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Here we have an atypical example of Bruyere (A) from this period. Remember that Italian Briar for smooth pipes was extremely scarce during the 40s. | Here we have an atypical example of Bruyere (A) from this period. Remember that Italian Briar for smooth pipes was extremely scarce during the 40s. | ||
[[File:LRM EXPORT 160769927214262 20191006 174701799.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|©Forcióri]] | [[File:LRM EXPORT 160769927214262 20191006 174701799.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|©Forcióri]] | ||
<blockquote><q>Because a lack of material and paint in the war days, some Dunhill's from that Era look a little strange color wise. Also they could not get enough top quality briar and must do with was available. They used the whole root in war days instead of picking the just best part</q> Fred Wekx.</blockquote> | <blockquote><q>Because a lack of material and paint in the war days, some Dunhill's from that Era look a little strange color wise. Also they could not get enough top quality briar and must do with was available. They used the whole root in war days instead of picking the just best part.</q> Fred Wekx.</blockquote> | ||
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*'''Note''': The pipe has a much clearer color than the original because of the high exposure to light. | |||
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In this particulary case, looks like wood from the center of the burl. Maybe this pipe should have been either sandblasted instead of being led smooth. But it was a difficult time, and perhaps, the only way to produce a few good pipes. | In this particulary case, looks like wood from the center of the burl. Maybe this pipe should have been either sandblasted instead of being led smooth. But it was a difficult time, and perhaps, the only way to produce a few good pipes. | ||