English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere Patent (114) (F/T) (1) (A) (1952) Tobacco Pipe

Dated to 1952, this "114" Billiard from Dunhill is among their highly sought-after patent era pipes. A thoroughly classic rendition of the shape, this piece features a pert, supple bowl posed at the fore of a balanced shank and gradually tapering stem of jet-black vulcanite. The shank-and-stem's arrow-straight trajectory further lends to this pipe's traditional appeal, making for a streamlined, straightforward profile. Dressing the stummel is the rich, smooth stain of Dunhill's Bruyere finish, which accentuates the briar's natural grain.

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.