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Failing that, we will be developing graphics that better depict the nomenclature. | Failing that, we will be developing graphics that better depict the nomenclature. | ||
1925: | '''IMPORTANT: The current nomenclature boxes do not show the correct size of the suffix number or it's location. This could cause critical errors in dating! In these examples the suffix is bracketed []. And then an indication follows in the notes of how that suffix should look ''' | ||
'''1925''': | |||
DUNHILL MADE IN ENGLAND | DUNHILL MADE IN ENGLAND | ||
LONDON on one side "INNER TUBE" | LONDON on one side "INNER TUBE" | ||
PAT.N0.116989/ | PAT.N0.116989/ 17[5] | ||
[The suffix [5] in the above example would be smaller, and above and to the right of the 7] | |||
NOTE: For the years 1925 through 1941 the suffix number (denoting the year of manufacture) is sometimes after | |||
the patent number and sometimes after the word ENGLAND. In the example above the | |||
'''1926-34''': As above but with annual change of suffix number 6(1926) 7(1927) 8(1928) 9(1929) 0(1930) 11(1931) 12(1932) 13(1933) 14(1934). | |||
NOTE: For the years 1925-34 other patent numbers were sometimes used in place of 116989/17. Some examples are: 5861/12 (English); 1343253/20 (U.S.) | NOTE: For the years 1925-34 other patent numbers were sometimes used in place of 116989/17. Some examples are: 5861/12 (English); 1343253/20 (U.S.) | ||
1935-41: | '''1935-41''': | ||
MADE IN ENGLAND 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 | MADE IN ENGLAND 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 | ||
PAT.N0.417574 | PAT.N0.417574 | ||
1942-50: | '''1942-50''': | ||
MADE IN ENGLAND 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | MADE IN ENGLAND 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | ||
PAT. NO. 417574/34 | PAT. NO. 417574/34 | ||
NOTE: From this time onward the suffix number is always after the word ENGLAND. | |||
'''1951''': As above but with the suffix1 after the word ENGLAND; in addition a group number e.g. 4 R or 3 A is introduced for the first time. | |||
'''1952''': As above but with the suffix2 after the word ENGLAND. Also, instead of DUNHILL/LONDON the finish of the pipe is stamped under the word Dunhill e.g. DUNHILL/ROOT BRIAR | |||
'''1953-54''': As above but with 3 or 4 as suffix according to the year made. | |||
'''1955-60''': From 1955 the patent number is no longer shown on the pipe. Examples for this period read: | |||
1955-60: From 1955 the patent number is no longer shown on the pipe. Examples for this period read: | |||
4 R DUNHILL 4 A DUNHILL | 4 R DUNHILL 4 A DUNHILL | ||
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MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 5 6 7 8 9 0 according to the year. | ENGLAND 5 6 7 8 9 0 according to the year. | ||
NOTE: During this period the line under the suffix number was sometimes not stamped, but the suffix number | |||
NOTE: During this period the line under the suffix number was sometimes not stamped, but the suffix number itself is always smaller than the D in ENGLAND. | itself is always smaller than the D in ENGLAND. | ||
1961-70: Same as above but with the line under the suffix number omitted. In addition from 1965-70 the size of the suffix number is the same as the D in ENGLAND. | '''1961-70''': Same as above but with the line under the suffix number omitted. In addition from 1965-70 the size of the suffix number is the same as the D in ENGLAND. | ||
1971-75: As above but with a double suffix number (sometimes underlined). | '''1971-75''': As above but with a double suffix number (sometimes underlined). | ||
MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 11 12 13 14 15 | ENGLAND 11 12 13 14 15 | ||
1976 - 77 During this period the group number and finish code were dropped and the old shape numbers were dropped in favor of a new system. Shape numbers during this period had either 3, 4, or 5 digits. | '''1976-77''': During this period the group number and finish code were dropped and the old shape numbers were dropped in favor of a new system. Shape numbers during this period had either 3, 4, or 5 digits. | ||
MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 16 17 according to the year | ENGLAND 16 17 according to the year | ||
1978-82 | '''1978-82''': In 1978 shape numbers all became five digit. Also the double digit suffix number (sometimes underlined) again became smaller than the D in ENGLAND. | ||
MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 18 19 20 21 22 according to the year | ENGLAND 18 19 20 21 22 according to the year | ||
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=== Dating of Shell, Tanshell, Redbark, and Cumberland finishes-1925 onwards: === | === Dating of Shell, Tanshell, Redbark, and Cumberland finishes-1925 onwards: === | ||
1925: DUNHILL'S "SHELL" MADE IN ENGLAND PAT. NOS. 119708/17 & 116989/175 NOTE: As with the smooth finishes during the period 1925 through 1941 the suffix number is sometimes after the patent number and sometimes after the word ENGLAND. | '''1925''': DUNHILL'S "SHELL" MADE IN ENGLAND PAT. NOS. 119708/17 & 116989/175 NOTE: As with the smooth finishes during the period 1925 through 1941 the suffix number is sometimes after the patent number and sometimes after the word ENGLAND. | ||
'''1926-34''': As above but with annual change of suffix number 6 (1926) 7 (1927) 8 (1928) 9 (1929) 0 (1930) 11 (1931) 12 (1932) 13 (1933) 14 (1934) | |||
NOTE: For the years 1925-34 other patent numbers were sometimes used in place of 119708/17 & 116989/17. Some examples are: 5861/12 (English); 1341418/20 (U.S.); 1130806/15 (U.S.); 1343253/20 U.S.); 1861910/32 (U.S. - used only for Vernon Dunhill fitment pipe). | NOTE: For the years 1925-34 other patent numbers were sometimes used in place of 119708/17 & 116989/17. Some examples are: 5861/12 (English); 1341418/20 (U.S.); 1130806/15 (U.S.); 1343253/20 U.S.); 1861910/32 (U.S. - used only for Vernon Dunhill fitment pipe). | ||
1935-41: | '''1935-41''': | ||
DUNHILL SHELL MADE IN ENGLAND | DUNHILL SHELL MADE IN ENGLAND | ||
PAT. N0.417574 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 | PAT. N0.417574 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 | ||
1942-50: | '''1942-50''': | ||
DUNHILL SHELL MADE IN ENGLAND 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | DUNHILL SHELL MADE IN ENGLAND 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | ||
PAT. NO. 417574/34 | PAT. NO. 417574/34 | ||
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1951: As above but with the suffix1 after the word ENGLAND; in addition a group number e.g. 2 S; 4 S is introduced for the first time. | '''1951''': As above but with the suffix1 after the word ENGLAND; in addition a group number e.g. 2 S; 4 S is introduced for the first time. | ||
1952: | '''1952''': | ||
DUNHILL MADE IN ENGLAND2 group number | DUNHILL MADE IN ENGLAND2 group number | ||
SHELL BRIAR PAT. NO. 417574/34 | SHELL BRIAR PAT. NO. 417574/34 | ||
1953-54: The Tanshell finish is introduced in 1953. As above but with the suffix3 or 4 after the word ENGLAND. | '''1953-54''': The Tanshell finish is introduced in 1953. As above but with the suffix3 or 4 after the word ENGLAND. | ||
1955-60: From 1955 the patent number is no longer shown on the pipe. | '''1955-60''': From 1955 the patent number is no longer shown on the pipe. | ||
DUNHILL SHELL BRIAR | DUNHILL SHELL BRIAR | ||
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1961-70 As above, but with the line under the suffix number omitted. From 1965-70 the size of the suffix number is the same as the D in ENGLAND. | '''1961-70''': As above, but with the line under the suffix number omitted. From 1965-70 the size of the suffix number is the same as the D in ENGLAND. | ||
MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | ENGLAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 | ||
1971-75 As above, but with a double digit suffix number (sometimes underlined). The Redbark is introduced in 1973. | '''1971-75''' As above, but with a double digit suffix number (sometimes underlined). The Redbark is introduced in 1973. | ||
MADE IN | MADE IN | ||
ENGLAND 11 12 13 14 15 | ENGLAND 11 12 13 14 15 | ||
1976-77 During this period the group number and finish code were dropped and the old shape numbers were dropped in favor of a new system. Shape numbers during this period had either 3, 4, or 5 digits. | '''1976-77''': During this period the group number and finish code were dropped and the old shape numbers were dropped in favor of a new system. Shape numbers during this period had either 3, 4, or 5 digits. | ||
DUNHILL SHELL | DUNHILL SHELL | ||
MADE IN ENGLAND 16 17 | MADE IN ENGLAND 16 17 | ||
1978-82 In 1978 shape numbers all became five digit. Also the double digit suffix number (sometimes underlined) again became smaller than the D in ENGLAND. The Cumberland finish is introduced in 1980. | '''1978-82''': In 1978 shape numbers all became five digit. Also the double digit suffix number (sometimes underlined) again became smaller than the D in ENGLAND. The Cumberland finish is introduced in 1980. | ||
DUNHILL SHELL | DUNHILL SHELL | ||
MADE IN ENGLAND 18 19 20 21 22 | MADE IN ENGLAND 18 19 20 21 22 | ||