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[[Image:Dun_012.jpg|thumb|left|Note the shield...]][[Image:dunhill_duke_street.gif|thumb|1918 "Inner Tube" Pat. 5861/12 O, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[Image:1918_dunhill_in_box.gif|thumb|1919/1920 Shell: Pat. App. For over Pat. Mar. 9.15 Reg. No. 654638 Shape 4, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[Image:dunhill_1919_a.gif|thumb|1919 "Inner Tube" Pat. 5861/12 EW 7, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[File:Dunhill cased reading pipe .jpg|thumb|left|1920 Dunhill Cased Reading Pipe, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[Image:1925_dunhill_in_box.gif|thumb|1925 Dunhill A "Inner Tube" over Pat. No. 5861/12 Shape 47, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[File:3comoy case.jpg|thumb|left|1930 Cased set of three Dunhill Shells[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[File:Dunhill 1922 cased pair.jpg|thumb|left|1922 Cased Pair of Dunhills. Shell 35/7. DR 4 with later silver cap.[http://www.derek-green.com/Dunhill.htm]]][[Image:DunhillC.jpg|thumb|left|OX shape,1960 Root, 1956 Tanshell, 1972 Redbark, 1957 Shell, G.L.Pease Collection[http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=The_Mystery_of_the_White_Spot_-_Pipes_from_Dunhill]]]
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'''1861 - The genesis of the family business''': Frederick Dunhill (1807-1876) was a sacking manufacturer; his youngest son (of 5) Henry (1842-1901) was a commercial clerk. In 1870 at Frederick's death, his son, Henry, was in business as a dealer in sacking. Later he became a dealer in pianos and music. The sacking business was run from the Euston Road, also making, among other things, accessories for horse-drawn vehicles. And here is where Alfred Dunhill begins his historic journey:
'''1861 - The genesis of the family business''': Frederick Dunhill (1807-1876) was a sacking manufacturer; his youngest son (of 5) Henry (1842-1901) was a commercial clerk. In 1870 at Frederick's death, his son, Henry, was in business as a dealer in sacking. Later he became a dealer in pianos and music. The sacking business was run from Euston Road, also making, among other things, accessories for horse-drawn vehicles. And here is where Alfred Dunhill begins his historic journey:


'''1887''': The third Henry's son, Alfred, was apprenticed to his father's harness-making business.
'''1887''': The third of Henry's son, Alfred, was apprenticed to his father's harness-making business.


'''1893''': At the age of 21, Alfred Dunhill took over his father's business.
'''1893''': At the age of 21, Alfred Dunhill took over his father's business.
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'''1900''': The Discount Motor Car Company (selling motor accessories by mail order) established at 145-147 Euston Road; expanded into 108 Euston Road, London.   
'''1900''': The Discount Motor Car Company (selling motor accessories by mail order) established at 145-147 Euston Road; expanded into 108 Euston Road, London.   


'''1901''': Alfred Dunhill's father, died. Motor Mart Employment Agency (for service and repair motor cars), became after, "Motor Mart Ltd" - established at 108 Euston Road, London.   
'''1901''': Alfred Dunhill's father, died. Motor Mart Employment Agency (for service and repair of motor cars) then became "Motor Mart Ltd" - established at 108 Euston Road, London.   


'''1902''': In July, the first Dunhill's Motorities shop opened at 2 Conduit Street, London.
'''1902''': In July, the first Dunhill's Motorities shop opened at 2 Conduit Street, London.
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'''1904''': Dunhill's Motorities shop opened at 5 Conduit Street. Head office, wholesale and export departments opened in new buildings, 359-361, Euston Road - London. “Windshield Pipe” patent application.
'''1904''': Dunhill's Motorities shop opened at 5 Conduit Street. Head office, wholesale and export departments opened in new buildings, 359-361, Euston Road - London. “Windshield Pipe” patent application.


'''1905''': Alfred Dinhill's Patent Development Company established at 8 Argyll Place, London. Dunhill's Motorities shops opened in Edinburgh, Manchester and within Hotel Cecil, London.   
'''1905''': Alfred Dunhill's Patent Development Company established at 8 Argyll Place, London. Dunhill's Motorities shops opened in Edinburgh, Manchester and within Hotel Cecil, London.   


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'''1906-1910:''' Dunhill imported the bulk of his pipes from France. Unsatisfied with the quality even of the better ones he bought pipes from [[Charatan]] 1909/10 paying exorbitant prices to ensure he has some of the very best pipes for sale in England.  
'''1906-1910:''' Dunhill imported the bulk of his pipes from France. Unsatisfied with the quality of even the better ones, he bought pipes from [[Charatan]] (1909/10) paying exorbitant prices to ensure he had some of the very best pipes for sale in England.  


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'''1917''': Alfred Dunhill invented the sandblasted pipe, and first introduced the "Shell" Finish. Dunhill also developed the oil curing process at this time, which many feel contributes significantly to Dunhill's excellent smoking qualities.
'''1917''': Alfred Dunhill invented the sandblasted pipe, and first introduced the "Shell" Finish. Dunhill also developed the oil curing process at this time, which many feel contributes significantly to Dunhill's excellent smoking qualities.


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'''1959''': Bill Taylor start working for Dunhill as a boy
'''1959''': Bill Taylor starts working for Dunhill as a boy


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