One of Dunhill's rarer iterations of their "03" Billiard, this bold, Group 4 offering features a dark mount of genuine horn at the shank end. The hues and subtle visual texture transition seamlessly into the tall bowl. It's an incredibly charming piece, its jet-black ferrule unifying with the mouthpiece for a svelte profile. A less often seen piece from Dunhill, this is one that no true collector should pass on and made all the more appealing in rarer Group 4 size, the dark hues of the fitment perfectly complementing the deep tone of the Bruyere stain.
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.
Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 5.94 in./150.88 mm.
- Weight: 1.44 oz./40.82 g.
- Bowl Height: 1.91 in./48.51 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.68 in./42.67 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.85 in./21.59 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.46 in./37.08 mm.
- Stem Material: Vulcanite
- Filter: None
- Shape: Billiard
- Finish: Smooth
- Material: Briar
- Country: England