English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere Patent (112) (A) (1927) Tobacco Pipe

This lean, lengthy Apple from Dunhill features a bowl perched at the end of a lithe stretch of shank and a elongated, elegantly tapered stem. Said bowl is wonderfully plump, with a supple rounding to its walls and a gentle taper to the rim, this piece promises a comfortable feel in hand or while clenched. Lightweight and streamlined, this charming, vintage piece is a beautiful example of the marque's patent era and is dressed in the stylish Bruyere finish.

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.