English Estates: Dunhill Ring Grain (5111) (1998) Tobacco Pipe

A Group 5 rendition of the English marque's "11" Lovat, this piece boasts robust proportions through the elongated shank, and displays the handsome shaping that has helped make Dunhill the recognized, revered, and collected brand it is today. For those interested in larger iterations of the brand's iconic shapes, this is a must-have, especially as this Group 5 designation and shape combination is considerably rare among Dunhill's portfolio compared to Group 3 and 4 renditions.

Having been lent the English marque's prestigious Ring Grain designation, this Dunhill piece wears a particularly choice iteration of the Shell Briar sandblast — displaying stunning waves of ring grain across the stummel. The Shell Briar's addition to the Dunhill catalog was a pivotal moment in pipe smoking history. Before 1917, pipes with sandblasted finishes had never been made, and Alfred Dunhill's innovative mind created arguably the most popular finish for pipes today when he unveiled the Shell Briar. With its dark, reserved color palette and delightful texture, it's no surprise that it's still wildly popular over a century later.