Dunhill: Shell Briar Kit with Silver (3105) (2019) (with 1 Pipe Combination Case and Tamper) Tobacco Pipe

This Kit from Dunhill is a limited-edition release that centers around the English marque's "05" Dublin, presented here in Group 3 size. A tried and true classic, the "05" is a well-balanced design that sees a flared bowl posed at the fore of a sleek, arrow-straight shank-and-stem arrangement. This particular rendition embellishes the aforementioned arrangement with a silver spigot mount, which adds durability to the shank and stem and lends a touch of bright flash to the overall pipe. The shape is additionally presented in the inky Shell Briar sandblast, save for the rim, which is left smooth and stained a ruby color for contrast. As part of a kit, this piece features a combination case and a tamper.

The Shell Briar's addition to the Dunhill catalog was a pivotal moment in pipe smoking history. Before 1917, pipes with sandblasted finishes had never been made, and Alfred Dunhill's innovative mind created arguably the most popular finish for pipes today when he unveiled the Shell Briar. With its dark, reserved color palette and delightful texture, it's no surprise that it's still wildly popular over a century later.