Dunhill: Bruyere Quaint Bent Billiard (3) (2019) Tobacco Pipe

This bent Billiard is a member of Dunhill's Quaint series, which focuses on abnormal pipe designs that stray from their traditional shape chart. The broad shank-and-stem combination is reminiscent of Dunhill's flowing "21" Zulu shape, whereas the bowl displays the flat, smooth-finished bottom common to the Quaint series. Despite the atypical design, Dunhill's Bruyere finish gives this pipe a vintage aesthetic.

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.