While we more often see the "11" Lovat design from Dunhill in larger sizes, this delightful rendition comes to us in versatile Group 3 dimensions. The upright bowl houses generous chamber capacity, while the uniquely colored light brindle saddle stem is abbreviated enough to make this pipe Nosewarmer length. The English marque dressed this beauty in the dark Shell Briar finish and added a striking silver accent band for contrast.
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.
Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 4.96 in./125.98 mm.
- Weight: 1.44 oz./40.82 g.
- Bowl Height: 1.77 in./44.96 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.60 in./40.64 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.78 in./19.81 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.30 in./33.02 mm.
- Stem Material: Vulcanite
- Filter: None
- Shape: Lovat
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: England