English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (750) (F/T) (2) (A) (1969) Tobacco Pipe

A sleek and graceful interpretation of the classic silhouette, this "750" Dublin from Dunhill is crafted in Group 2 size, offering a lightweight appeal. Up front, the forward canting bowl features high-rising walls that reach toward a flat rim. Furthering the petite nature, a slender, arrow-straight shank-and-stem marries the bowl, accentuating the bowl's mass despite its smaller size. Dressing this piece is Dunhill's iconic Brueye finish, which highlights handsome birdseye along the left of the bowl.

The Bruyere was Alfred Dunhill's original finish upon launching his brand of premium pipes and smoking accessories and was the only Dunhill finish from 1910 until 1917. Even after the addition of other finishes, the Bruyere maintained a high level of popularity, becoming synonymous with what is thought of, even today, as the quintessential pipe. To achieve the iconic, ruby hue and saturation, a skilled craftsman painstakingly layers particular stains in a precise manner, then meticulously polishes the pipe to a high luster. The final result is, simply put, timeless.