Dunhill: Ruby Bark (4134) (2012) Tobacco Pipe

Rendered in handy Group 4 size, this "34" straight Brandy from Dunhill consists of a robust bowl with a gently rounded heel that gradually tapers toward the rim. A rounded shank and a tapered stem bring up the rear and add an elegant sleekness to the shape's silhouette. Dressed in the crisp, grain-defining Ruby Bark finish, this piece boasts a vibrant palette complemented by a silver accent.

Dunhill's Ruby Bark finish is one that's gone through a fairly extensive evolution since its inception in 1972. It began as the Redbark and has always remained a red-stained sandblast, but the color was brightened a few years after its introduction before Dunhill returned to the original, darker hue in 1976. Eventually, though, the Redbark was discontinued in 1987. After a hiatus of several decades, the same ruby-stained sandblast was reimagined in the form of today's Ruby Bark finish, adding to the rich, crisp aesthetic accents of sterling silver for a colorful presentation that still retains a high level of formality.