Dunhill Shilling Dublin (HT) (XL) (2002) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

This hefty bent Dublin from Dunhill bears an "HT" stamp, denoting it as hand-turned piece. Moreover, being a particularly large hand-turned piece, it is stamped "XL." The bowl is especially impressive in stature, boasting thick, insulating walls and a chamber depth of nearly two inches. An angular transition introduces a lengthy, rectangular shank, which is joined by a similarly paneled, tapering stem that keeps the visual focus on the towering bowl up front.

Much like the marque's "Ring Grain" designation, the Shilling appellation is reserved for pipes that display exceptional sandblasted grain. Originally introduced in 1995, the Shilling is named for the silver coin formerly used in England, as the concentric display of ring grain resembles a stack of shillings. Where Ring Grain pieces feature a dark stain and black stem, Shilling pipes, like this particular example, wear finishes similar to the firm's Cumberland and County series and are fitted with Cumberland stems.