English Estates: Dunhill Tanshell (6475) (4) (T) (1966) Tobacco Pipe
Product Number: 004-002-38885
Dated to 1966, this "6475" Poker shows what would later become Dunhill's "20" Cherrywood with its subtly bent design. The bowl sits firmly atop the flattened heel with an eager forward cant, its straight walls rising toward the rounded rim. A compact shank transitions from the bowl and joins to a sleek saddle stem, with the former's slight downturn pairing with the rim for a softened profile. Completing this piece's vintage appeal is Dunhill's classic tanshell finish dressing the stummel, providing ample texture for the fingers 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 Darkening Chamber Uneven From Reaming Stamping Worn From Buffing
STAMPING:
DUNHILL
TANSHELL
6475
4
T
6475
F/T
- Length: 5.49 in./139.45 mm.
- Weight: 1.34 oz./38.10 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.01 in./51.05 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.41 in./35.81 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.79 in./20.07 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.39 in./35.31 mm.
- Stem Material: Vulcanite
- Filter: None
- Shape: Poker
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: England