Dunhill: Bruyere (4104) (2016) Tobacco Pipe

An archetypal design from Dunhill's timeless shape-chart, this "04" Bulldog epitomizes streamlined and muscular Anglo-French shaping. The pert bowl possesses two conical domes that meet at a crisp, mid-set waistline, imbuing the piece with a sturdy character. Out back, the arrow-straight diamond shank continues the geometric motif, the sharp ridges framing the keen profile of the "04" in pointed detail. Topped off by a sleek tapered stem, this Group 4 piece is dressed in the warm, rich stain of Dunhill's original 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.