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<blockquote><q>As evidence we can see the white spot (which consists of imitation ivory inserted in the vulcanite) was placed on the pipe with a twofold object, namely, to indicate which was the upper side of the mouthpiece and to distinguish readily the whole pipe<ref name=caselaw>In The High Court of Justice - Chancery Division. REPORTS OF PATENT, DESIGN, AND TRADE MARK CASES [VOL. XXXIX. Dunhill v. Bartlett & Bickley (June and July, 1922) PP 426-443.[https://pipedia.org/images/d/d5/39-15-426-3.pdf]</ref>.</q></blockquote> | <blockquote><q>As evidence we can see the white spot (which consists of imitation ivory inserted in the vulcanite) was placed on the pipe with a twofold object, namely, to indicate which was the upper side of the mouthpiece and to distinguish readily the whole pipe<ref name=caselaw>In The High Court of Justice - Chancery Division. REPORTS OF PATENT, DESIGN, AND TRADE MARK CASES [VOL. XXXIX. Dunhill v. Bartlett & Bickley (June and July, 1922) PP 426-443.[https://pipedia.org/images/d/d5/39-15-426-3.pdf]</ref>.</q></blockquote> | ||
[[File:Dblackdot.jpeg|thumb|right|80px|Erinoid Stem]] | |||
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[[File:Dunhill grey marbled stem.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Beige Marbled Stem]] | [[File:Dunhill grey marbled stem.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Beige Marbled Stem]] | ||
'''Note:''' All pipes come with a costly fitted black ebonite (is generically known as hard rubber and is obtained by vulcanizing natural rubber for prolonged periods. Ebonite may contain from 25% to 80% sulfur and linseed oil. The material has also been called vulcanite, although that name formally refers to the mineral vulcanite). | '''Note:''' All pipes come with a costly fitted black ebonite (is generically known as hard rubber and is obtained by vulcanizing natural rubber for prolonged periods. Ebonite may contain from 25% to 80% sulfur and linseed oil. The material has also been called vulcanite, although that name formally refers to the mineral vulcanite). | ||
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This version of the spot appears only on the white mouthpieces, for an obvious reason. The stem was made from Ivory in the '20s up to '30s (maybe '40s) and after, from Erinoid. the White Spot stands out with a delicate black ring. Into it is inserted a vulcanite tenon which in turn pushes into the shank's mortice. We have made contact with the Dunhill's factory to know more about the production of the white mouthpiece in the last few years: | This version of the spot appears only on the white mouthpieces, for an obvious reason. The stem was made from Ivory in the '20s up to '30s (maybe '40s) and after, from Erinoid. the White Spot stands out with a delicate black ring. Into it is inserted a vulcanite tenon which in turn pushes into the shank's mortice. We have made contact with the Dunhill's factory to know more about the production of the white mouthpiece in the last few years: | ||
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<center><font size=" | <center><font size="4">[[File:Aspas-copy.png|40px]]This white mouthpiece was made in our factory. It is made from a material called "Erinoid", a predecessor to Bakelite and we used it for its colour. Until recently we had some stock of the material left.[[File:Aspas.png|40px]]</font> The White Spot Division.<ref name=hener>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (Conversations held between 2019 and 2020).</ref></center> | ||
A piece of information about this material, taken from BBC, "A History of the World"<ref name=bbc>The British Museum, BBC (2011). A History Of The World. Erinoid Plastic. Retrieved 24 March 2020 from [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/ZlmnlY2MT5a9ecQAnfJyKA BBC]</ref>.): | |||
A piece of information about this material, taken from BBC, "A History of the World"<ref name=bbc>The British Museum, BBC (2011). A History Of The World. Erinoid Plastic. Retrieved 24 March 2020 from [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/ZlmnlY2MT5a9ecQAnfJyKA BBC]</ref>.): | <blockquote><q>Casein plastic was made under the trade name "Erinoid" at Lightpill Mills in Stroud for about 70 years from 1912. Unlike the later plastics such as Bakelite, Casein plastic could be dyed in many bright colours. It could withstand the rigours of washing and ironing, dry-cleaning solvents, etc, and became popular for buttons and other household goods. It was eventually replaced by oil-based plastics for most users but is still made today on a small scale for high-quality goods.</q></blockquote><br> | ||
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|<center>'''Marbled Grey & Beige'''</center> | |<center>'''Marbled Grey & Beige'''</center> | ||
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The White Spot did on special request (2021), a limited production run for the Italian market of a variety of shapes in Shell Briar finish (with a grey marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece) and in Cumberland finish (with a beige marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece). All pipes are fitted with silver bands, both plain and engraved<ref name=hener31>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (e-mail in 1/13/2021)[https://pipedia.org/images/9/9d/HENER_Kalmon_Wed_1_13_2021_5.41.png]</ref>. | The White Spot did on special request (2021), a limited production run for the Italian market of a variety of shapes in Shell Briar finish (with a grey marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece) and in Cumberland finish (with a beige marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece). All pipes are fitted with silver bands, both plain and engraved<ref name=hener31>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (e-mail in 1/13/2021)[https://pipedia.org/images/9/9d/HENER_Kalmon_Wed_1_13_2021_5.41.png]</ref>. | ||
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'''Note''': Genuine ivory always has grain. The grain is characterized by lines of random spacing and irregular thickness. | '''Note''': Genuine ivory always has grain. The grain is characterized by lines of random spacing and irregular thickness. | ||
'''Note+''': All the stems were hand-cut until 1976. They have since been machine made due to labor costs. They use a 3.7mm drill for both mouthpieces and stem bore (for bore pipes, 4mm)<ref name=hener>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (Conversations held between 2019 and 2020).</ref>.<br> | '''Note+''': All the stems were hand-cut until 1976. They have since been machine made due to labor costs. They use a 3.7mm drill for both mouthpieces and stem bore (for bore pipes, 4mm)<ref name=hener>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (Conversations held between 2019 and 2020).</ref>.<br> | ||
[[File:Smp2563-05-14.png|thumb|left|350px|Special Mouthpieces]] | [[File:Smp2563-05-14.png|thumb|left|350px|Special Mouthpieces]] | ||