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Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 5.40 in./137.16 mm.
- Weight: 1.25 oz./35.38 g.
- Bowl Height: 1.53 in./38.86 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.32 in./33.53 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.79 in./20.07 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.51 in./38.35 mm.
- Stem Material: Vulcanite
- Filter: None
- Shape: Acorn/Pear
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: England
About This Pipe
Dunhill's Quaint series comprises shapes that fall beyond the English marque's standard chart, showcasing a more playful aesthetic. This Group 4 Acorn is a handsome design that sees a muscular, full-bodied bowl stood at the fore of an ovoid shank and comfortably bent vulcanite stem. Dressed in the Shell Briar finish, the stummel offers plenty of crisp texture for the fingers to explore.
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.
--Davin Hylton
