Dunhill: Amber Root with Silver (3208) (2022) Tobacco Pipe

On Dunhill's standard shape chart, the "08" can designate either a bent Rhodesian or a bent Bulldog, depending on the shape of the shank. This particular Group 3-sized offering is of the Bulldog variety, and it pairs a broad, muscular bowl to an upturned diamond shank and a demurely curved saddle stem. The shank's firm, rigid lines provide a touch of structure to the composition. The outline is a classic example of Dunhill's timeless shaping, and this particular piece is elevated by its Amber Root finish, which unveils some lovely grain across the flanks of the stummel.

One of Dunhill's more recent finishes, the Amber Root was introduced in 1995. Like the Root Briar, it showcases a smooth stain, accentuating the briar's natural grain in traditional style. Typically auburn-hued, the Amber Root is often a touch darker in color than that of the Root Briar, pairing handsomely with the jet-black stem for an aesthetic that combines the grain definition of the Root Briar finish with the darker, smokier tones of the Bruyere.