Dunhill's "06" embodies the archetype of the Pot shape in the traditional pipe chart canon. Classically inclined throughout, this particular example is a touch taller than usual, while maintaining the broad tobacco chamber and thick chamber walls associated with the shape. Additionally, this particular piece is further commended by a sterling silver accent, adding regal flash against the dark sandblast of the Shell Briar series.

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.