English Estates: Dunhill Tanshell (537) (4) (T) (1960) Tobacco Pipe
Product Number: 004-002-38381
This Billiard from Dunhill is a solid option for those seeking lengthy smoking sessions, due to its capacious tobacco chamber, measuring almost two inches in depth. Shape-wise, this pipe approaches Stack proportions with a towering bowl paired to a trim shank-and-stem arrangement that gradually tapers to the bit. The black vulcanite mouthpiece pairs well to Dunhill's Tanshell finish, which provides ample texture to enjoy.
Created in 1951, the Tanshell marked Dunhill's fourth finish behind the Bruyere (1910), Shell Briar (1917), and Root Briar (1931); however, Dunhill didn't complete the "Tanshell" stamp until December 1951, waiting until 1952 to actually introduce the first Tanshell pipes. Considered one of the English marque's rarest, most collectible finishes, the Tanshell boasts a concise sandblast but unlike the dark-stained Shell Briar, the Tanshell is naturally stained, intended to develop a warm patina as it darkens with prolonged use over time.
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$425.00Measurements & Other Details
CONDITION:
Minor Rim Charring Chamber Carbonizing Chamber Slightly Out Of Round Stamping Worn From Buffing
STAMPING:
DUNHILL
TANSHELL
537
MADE IN
ENGLAND
4 (inside a circle)
T
- Length: 6.04 in./153.42 mm.
- Weight: 1.31 oz./37.19 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.12 in./53.85 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.88 in./47.75 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.76 in./19.30 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.33 in./33.78 mm.
- Stem Material: Vulcanite
- Filter: None
- Shape: Billiard
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: England