Rendered in versatile Group 3 dimensions, this straight Bulldog from English marque Dunhill offers the conical bowl and double beadlines characteristic of the shape, but with a slightly more svelte, upright posture than the squat profile I often see. The well-defined heel and diamond in cross-section shank are present, with a tapered vulcanite mouthpiece continuing the shank's ridgelines. Presented in the historic Bruyere finish, this is a pipe that is unmistakably English.

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.