Dunhill: Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 Bruyere (3407) (7/10) Tobacco Pipe

The Platinum Jubilee is a celebration held in monarchic societies that holds in reverence one of the most impressive achievements a king or queen can attain: maintaining their reign uninterrupted for 70 years. This is a feat that precious few heads of state can lay claim to, and it is this triumphant moment that Dunhill's appropriately named "Platinum Jubilee" series pays tribute to, though more specifically, it pays tribute to the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. After ascending to the throne on February 6th 1952, Queen Elizabeth quickly became an international phenomenon, presiding over an empire of more than 2.5 billion people at its peak, and was adored by the media for her unflappable charisma and grace. On February 6th 2022, England celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of the queen, making her the first British monarch to ever achieve such a milestone. On September 8th of the same year, Queen Elizabeth passed away, sparking a nigh worldwide period of mourning. This special limited release from the White Spot not only commemorates her achievement, but her life and her memory, coming in the form of a "3407" Prince, complete with a lithe shank-and-stem combination, plump bowl, and a striking platinum band at the junction. Included in the box is a certificate of authenticity and a blue leather pouch for the pipe, with this particular piece being the seventh of 10 total pieces made in the 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.