Dunhill Tanshell Cavalier (F/T) (4) (T) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

A rare sight among Dunhill's offerings, this Cavalier is rendered in Group 4 size, offering a highly ergonomic form. This piece is lightweight and portable, with a detachable bowl and a slender, push-style stem allowing it to be easily disassembled and cleaned. Additionally, this pipe features the Cavalier's archetypal foot cap, which can be removed to clear excess moisture. Dressing the stummel is Dunhill's iconic Tanshell finish, which has seldom been seen on many Cavaliers from the English marque.

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.