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<blockquote><q>When something steeped in tradition and character is changed, one fears the worst. When I heard that the Alfred Dunhill Shop in London had undergone a dramatic redesign and that the popular tobacco desk had been moved ‘upstairs’, I hoped that the firm had embraced modernity without throwing away history. I travelled to London’s swish Jermyn Street to see the results of the change for myself. </q> Tim Rich. <font size="3">See the full article '''[https://pipedia.org/images/1/1e/The_New_Alfred_Dunhill_Shop_by_Tim_Rich_1997.pdf here]'''.</font></blockquote> | <blockquote><q>When something steeped in tradition and character is changed, one fears the worst. When I heard that the Alfred Dunhill Shop in London had undergone a dramatic redesign and that the popular tobacco desk had been moved ‘upstairs’, I hoped that the firm had embraced modernity without throwing away history. I travelled to London’s swish Jermyn Street to see the results of the change for myself. </q> Tim Rich. <font size="3">See the full article '''[https://pipedia.org/images/1/1e/The_New_Alfred_Dunhill_Shop_by_Tim_Rich_1997.pdf here]'''.</font></blockquote> | ||
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[[File:Danbruno-4010.jpeg|thumb|210px|My Mixture Moment by Dan Bruno.]] | |||
Since the founding of the company, My Mixture blends were available and the recipes were stored in a book. Beginning in the early 2000s, Dunhill ceased keeping records or recipes for custom blends in its shops. In 2005, Dunhill suspended the sale of tobacco-related products. | Since the founding of the company, My Mixture blends were available and the recipes were stored in a book. Beginning in the early 2000s, Dunhill ceased keeping records or recipes for custom blends in its shops. In 2005, Dunhill suspended the sale of tobacco-related products. | ||
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====Pipe Workshop==== | ====Pipe Workshop==== | ||
[[File:Alfred Dunhill Pipe Shapes Dec 1914 (1).jpg|thumb|right|200px| Dunhill's Pipe Shapes, Dec 1914.]] | |||
[[File:Alfredmachine.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Alfred and his machine, Adolphus - courtesy J. Guss.]] | [[File:Alfredmachine.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Alfred and his machine, Adolphus - courtesy J. Guss.]] | ||
[[File:Screen_Shot_2562-09-07_at_17.02.42.png|thumb|right|200px| Briar Selection. ©About Smoke]] | [[File:Screen_Shot_2562-09-07_at_17.02.42.png|thumb|right|200px| Briar Selection. ©About Smoke]] | ||
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[[File:Kshws.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division.]] | [[File:Kshws.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division.]] | ||
For some time, rumours have been spread about outsourcing the production of pipes and that they are manufactured in France - even today. Mr Hener assures that production is in-house - this is just unfounded rumours, as we can see in an article By Stephen A. Ross for the Pipes & Tobaccos Magazine. | For some time, rumours have been spread about outsourcing the production of pipes and that they are manufactured in France - even today. Mr Hener assures that production is in-house - this is just unfounded rumours, as we can see in an article By Stephen A. Ross for the Pipes & Tobaccos Magazine. | ||
<blockquote><q>While Hener and Wilson are both insistent that there is little in common between Parker, Charatan and Dunhill pipes, they more passionately refute reports that Dunhill pipes are made anywhere other than the factory on St Andrews Road. The rumours that our Dunhill pipes are made in St. Claude, France, are completely false,” Hener bluntly states. While conducting a tour of the factory floor, Wilson shows two employees working with band saws, cutting blocks and shaping them into rough bowls, and adds, I think that those | <blockquote><q>While Hener and Wilson are both insistent that there is little in common between Parker, Charatan and Dunhill pipes, they more passionately refute reports that Dunhill pipes are made anywhere other than the factory on St Andrews Road. The rumours that our Dunhill pipes are made in St. Claude, France, are completely false,” Hener bluntly states. While conducting a tour of the factory floor, Wilson shows two employees working with band saws, cutting blocks and shaping them into rough bowls, and adds, I think that those rumors started from other companies who are jealous of our position. They’re envious of our position and reputation in the market and they want to try to knock us down a little.</q> Pipes & Tobaccos. <ref name=pandt>Stephen A. Ross. Pipes and Tobaccos (Fall 2010), Vol. 15, No. 3. A century of excellence (pp. 9-10). USA: SpecComm International, Inc. [https://pipedia.org/images/8/86/Pipe-Tobaccos-10-4Fall.pdf P&T]</ref> | ||
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Seeking a better understanding of the current production, we talked to Chris Felts. He has been the U.S distributor since 2003 and he has managed all aspects of imported Dunhill smoker's products. He personally handpicks each pipe for the U.S every year, often making multiple trips to London to do so. | |||
[[File:Feltsand Hener.jpg|thumb|left|120px| Mr. Felts & Mr. Hener a few years ago at the IPCPR trade show.]] | |||
<blockquote><q>The current pipes are much higher quality than decades before whereas many, many years ago they had different grades of briar which they would use a letter code, i.e A/B and so on. These days they only use plateau grade briar, only this kind for all of their pipes, therefore you can trust that each pipe is the same high quality as the next pipe. Quality control is much higher than in previous decades. With a small number of people in the factory, each pipe is scrutinized under a microscope to ensure the best quality.<br><br>The the factory in London produces each mouthpiece from a solid vulcanite rod, initially carved down by a lathe, the white spot is installed by drilling the hole and inserting white spot from a solid rod, bent by hand (they put the straight mouthpiece in a type of heater, then bend by hand), then the multiple stages of handwork are done to finish each mouthpiece to include final polishing (not entirely by hand, a lathe must be used for the initial shape, much like a band saw is used in the initial stages of cutting the briar prior to it being shaped by hand using a sandpaper wheel. Each mouthpiece is tailor-made for each pipe. You can have two identical pipes, the same shape, the same size, but you cannot exchange mouthpieces with both of those pipes. Each mouthpiece is different from the next)</q>. July 8, 2020.<ref name=felts>Felts, Chris. (July 2020). Dunhill smoker's products U.S distributor. (email conversations).</ref></blockquote> | |||
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== Root Briar == | == Root Briar == | ||
[[File:1Root.jpg|thumb|right|Root Briar]] | [[File:1Root.jpg|thumb|right|Root Briar]] | ||
Introduced in 1931 and highly prized because the grain is more pronounced in this finish (usually made using Corsican briar). The Root Briar finish requires a perfectly clean bowl with excellent graining. Therefore, it is the most expensive of the Dunhill pipes. Corsican briar was most often used for the Root finish since it was generally more finely grained. This is a rare finish, due to the scarcity of briar suitable to achieve it. These pipes are normally only available at Company stores, or at Principle Pipe Dealers. Straight grained pipes were formerly graded A through H, but are now only "Dr's" and graded with one to six stars, with the letters G and H still used for the very finest pieces. | Introduced in 1931 and highly prized because the grain is more pronounced in this finish (usually made using Corsican briar - was made exclusively from that briar into the 60s). The Root Briar finish requires a perfectly clean bowl with excellent graining. Therefore, it is the most expensive of the Dunhill pipes. Corsican briar was most often used for the Root finish since it was generally more finely grained. This is a rare finish, due to the scarcity of briar suitable to achieve it. These pipes are normally only available at Company stores, or at Principle Pipe Dealers. Straight grained pipes were formerly graded A through H, but are now only "Dr's" and graded with one to six stars, with the letters G and H still used for the very finest pieces. | ||
<blockquote><q>Dunhill introduced its third major finish, the Root finish, in 1931. Corsican mountain briar is characteristically beautifully grained and the Root was made exclusively from that briar into the 1960s. The pipe was finished with a light natural stain to allow the beauty of the graining to show through. Although always available with a traditional black vulcanite bit, the Root was introduced in either 1930 or more likely 1931 and fitted with a marble brown dark and light grained vulcanite bit that has since become known as the 'bowling ball' bit because of the similarity in appearance between the bit's finish and that of some bowling balls of the time. With the war, however, the bowling ball bit was dropped from production. Through 1954 (and after) the Root pipe nomenclature (including shape numbers) was identical to that of the Bruyere except that instead of the "A" of the Bruyere, the Root was stamped with an "R". In 1952 when the finish rather then LONDON was placed under DUNHILL, ROOT BRIAR rather then BRUYERE was used for the Root.</q> Loring, J. C., The Dunhill Briar Pipe, The Patent Years and After (self-published, Chicago, 1998).</blockquote> | <blockquote><q>Dunhill introduced its third major finish, the Root finish, in 1931. Corsican mountain briar is characteristically beautifully grained and the Root was made exclusively from that briar into the 1960s. The pipe was finished with a light natural stain to allow the beauty of the graining to show through. Although always available with a traditional black vulcanite bit, the Root was introduced in either 1930 or more likely 1931 and fitted with a marble brown dark and light grained vulcanite bit that has since become known as the 'bowling ball' bit because of the similarity in appearance between the bit's finish and that of some bowling balls of the time. With the war, however, the bowling ball bit was dropped from production. Through 1954 (and after) the Root pipe nomenclature (including shape numbers) was identical to that of the Bruyere except that instead of the "A" of the Bruyere, the Root was stamped with an "R". In 1952 when the finish rather then LONDON was placed under DUNHILL, ROOT BRIAR rather then BRUYERE was used for the Root.</q> Loring, J. C., The Dunhill Briar Pipe, The Patent Years and After (self-published, Chicago, 1998).</blockquote> | ||
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== | == Red Bark & Ruby Bark == <!--T:59--> | ||
[[File:004-002-4102.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Redbark]] | [[File:004-002-4102.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Redbark]] | ||
''' | '''Red Bark''': Introduced in 1972, the Red Bark is a reddish stained sandblast, and is the most famous of Dunhill’s retired finishes. Originally, the stain was a medium red. A couple of years later the stain was changed to a brighter red, almost pinkish in colour. The almost pink colour caused pipe sales to plummet. In 1976, the stain was changed back to the original darker medium red finish. The Red Bark finish was officially retired in 1987. The County and Russet finishes have also been retired. | ||
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*<font size="3">See more examples here: '''[[Dunhill Red Bark]]'''</font> | *<font size="3">See more examples here: '''[[Dunhill Red Bark]]'''</font> | ||
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[[File:Ruby Bark.jpg|thumb|right|145px|Rubybark]] | [[File:Ruby Bark.jpg|thumb|right|145px|Rubybark]] | ||
''' | '''Ruby Bark''': The Ruby Bark pipe is stained with a deep red colour to enhance the sandblasted finish. The finish disappeared, but was re-introduced a few years ago and is now one of the most popular finishes. Each pipe is adorned with a silver 6mm band for which there is no extra charge. The mouthpieces are a hand-cut black vulcanite stem. | ||
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== County == | == County == | ||
[[File:1County.jpg|thumb|right|County]] | [[File:1County.jpg|thumb|right|County]] | ||
A tan sandblast with a Cumberland mouthpiece. Introduced in 1986, but it has been discontinued at the end of | A tan sandblast with a Cumberland mouthpiece. Introduced in 1986, but it has been discontinued at the end of 1988. A limited reissue of 150 pieces was made available in 2006. After that, the production has been resumed, it's available now. Many enthusiasts find the County to be an excellent smoking finish | ||
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|1986- | |1986-1988 / 2006 - Present | ||
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'''Note:''' The reaming device is adjusted (threading) by a tool specially developed for this function (as illustrated in the image on the right). The Airstream cannot be adjusted. The first Airstream devices appeared (according to Loring) in the 30s<ref name=jcl10>Loring, J. C. (1998) The Dunhill Briar Pipe - The Patent Years and After (pp. 48-49). Chicago: self-published.</ref> and possibly applied up to the end of the 70s. The Reaming Device was, apparently, only used in the 30s. | '''Note:''' The reaming device is adjusted (threading) by a tool specially developed for this function (as illustrated in the image on the right). The Airstream cannot be adjusted. The first Airstream devices appeared (according to Loring) in the 30s<ref name=jcl10>Loring, J. C. (1998) The Dunhill Briar Pipe - The Patent Years and After (pp. 48-49). Chicago: self-published.</ref> and possibly applied up to the end of the 70s. The Reaming Device was, apparently, only used in the 30s. | ||
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= Pipedia Dunhill Dating Guide = <!--T:114--> | |||
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Dunhill is the only factory-made pipe that can be accurately dated. This contributes to its popularity with collectors, but it can be difficult to accurately date any given pipe that's why we develop a more comprehensive and intuitive dating guide. Based on Loring's book and R. D. Field's guide - its a combination of them and other information we acquired through the time. We hope this guide helps both, enthusiasts and beginners. | |||
<font size="3">'''[[Pipedia Dunhill Dating Guide]]'''</font> | |||
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[[File:DunVernon16.jpg|thumb|right|145px| Vernon Fitment]] | [[File:DunVernon16.jpg|thumb|right|145px| Vernon Fitment]] | ||
*Alfred Dunhill - Windshield Pipe (1904). Pat. No. [https://pipedia.org/images/2/24/WSpatent.jpg App 25261]; | *Alfred Dunhill - Windshield Pipe (1904). Pat. No. [https://pipedia.org/images/2/24/WSpatent.jpg App 25261]; | ||
*Vernon Dunhill - | *Vernon Dunhill - Vernon Fitment (1932). US. Pat. No. [https://pipedia.org/images/9/9a/1861910.pdf 1861910]<br><span style="font-size:small">(British record as 10225/31 on 7 April '31. Applied right after with provisional patent protection,<br> (Prov. Prot.) N°:10225/31 and granted with final Nº: [https://pipedia.org/images/0/0a/GB363582A.pdf 363582] on 24 December 1931).<br> Canadian record as [https://pipedia.org/images/b/bc/CanadianVernon325090_.pdf 325090] applied on August 16, 1932</span>; | ||
*Alfred Dunhill - Inner Tube, CA (1914). Patented 1914 or 158709 [https://pipedia.org/images/c/cf/Patented_1914.pdf]; | |||
*Alfred Dunhill - Inner Tube w Flange, CA (1920). Pat. No. 197365 [https://pipedia.org/images/9/98/CA197365.pdf]; | |||
*Alfred Dunhill - Tobacco Pipe, Cigar Holder and The Like (1920). Pat. No. [https://pipedia.org/images/0/06/1343253.pdf 1343253]; | *Alfred Dunhill - Tobacco Pipe, Cigar Holder and The Like (1920). Pat. No. [https://pipedia.org/images/0/06/1343253.pdf 1343253]; | ||
*Alfred Dunhill - Tobacco Pipe (1915). "Patented Mar. 9, 1915." No. [https://pipedia.org/images/f/fa/1130806.pdf 1130806]; | *Alfred Dunhill - Tobacco Pipe (1915). "Patented Mar. 9, 1915." No. [https://pipedia.org/images/f/fa/1130806.pdf 1130806]; | ||
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== A Tale of Two Briars == <!--T:90--> | == A Tale of Two Briars == <!--T:90--> | ||
[[File:Savoryspipecleaner.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Dunhill - Savory's: Pipe Sweetener.]] | |||
Abstract: R.D. Fields writes, "As a pipe collector, a pipe hobbyist, and as a Dunhill principal pipe dealer, I hear comments over and over again about the comparative merits of the older pipes versus the newer models. Most discussion centers on the quality of the briar and the sweetness of the smoke. I hear comments such as "I love my old Dunhill pipes, but these new ones... I don't know." | Abstract: R.D. Fields writes, "As a pipe collector, a pipe hobbyist, and as a Dunhill principal pipe dealer, I hear comments over and over again about the comparative merits of the older pipes versus the newer models. Most discussion centers on the quality of the briar and the sweetness of the smoke. I hear comments such as "I love my old Dunhill pipes, but these new ones... I don't know." | ||
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Image:Dun_kPdW2.jpg|... a Bent-Rhodesian! | Image:Dun_kPdW2.jpg|... a Bent-Rhodesian! | ||
Image:Dun_Space.jpg|Space Shuttle | Image:Dun_Space.jpg|Space Shuttle | ||
</gallery> | </gallery><center><gallery mode="slideshow" caption="Dunhill User Guide"> | ||
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<center>'''Tobacco Brochure'''</center> | |||
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<center><gallery mode="packed-hover" caption="Alfred Dunhill’s pipe cleaning set from England Mid 20th century."> | <center><gallery mode="packed-hover" caption="Alfred Dunhill’s pipe cleaning set from England Mid 20th century."> | ||
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=Dunhill in Press= | =Dunhill in Press= | ||
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= Our Contributors = | = Our Contributors = | ||
Antony Cook. Arno van Goor. Ben Rapaport. Bruno de Figueiredo. Carsten Andersen. Doug Valitchka. Fawzi Bakeer. Fred Hanna. Guy Lesser. Jean-Christophe Bienfait. Jonathan Guss. Kalmon S. Hener. Leslie Wood. Scott Thile. Steve Snyder. Radek Jůza. Richard Esserman. Victor Naddeo. | Antony Cook. Arno van Goor. Ben Rapaport. Bruno de Figueiredo. Carsten Andersen. Doug Valitchka. Fawzi Bakeer. Fred Hanna. Guy Lesser. Jean-Christophe Bienfait. Jonathan Guss. Kalmon S. Hener. Leslie Wood. Luiz Leal. Scott Thile. Steve Snyder. Radek Jůza. Richard Esserman. Victor Naddeo. | ||
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