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A classic Dublin shape bowl, with the oval stem streaming seamlessly from the bowl. The modern Shape Chart has no indication of an oval stem for a Dublin. The dark Bruyere finish has lightened over the years to a delicate golden brown. Now you can enjoy the grain on the bowl of this pipe from any angle: Birdseye on one side, another heart of Birdseye on the opposite side with flaring Flame Grain. The flames continue around and under the bowl and along the top of the shank. Eye-catching! Dating Circled 4 indicates after 1951; A for Bruyere, top quality; shape numbers changed to 3, 4 or 5 digits in 1976. No patent no. after 1955 So this pipe is pre 1976 – add 30 – 50 years aging and curing, and the briar is now at least 80 years old. Weight 34g Inside bowl diameter 19mm Inside bowl depth 38mm

The original rich Burgundy Bruyere (A) colour has faded leaving a glowing brown colour. You can see a variety of patterns – all with plenty of hard wood and enough softer wood to form the contrasting grain. A few dings, otherwise in excellent condition. The pipe has a replacement mouthpiece – very well fitted. Just a slight ridge at the join. But I’m glad they weren’t tempted to sand the shank so that the fit would be smooth. Dating Unfortunately the polishing was too enthusiastic and I can only see the start of the name Dunhill and the shape LB. On the other side of the shank the letter A (for Bruyere) and a number in a circle. This is a clue to the age of the pipe. From around 1976 the circled numbers were replaced with 3, 4 or 5 digit shape numbers, so this beauty was manufactured at least 48 years ago – add the aging time, the briar must be 80 to 100 years old. Current price Group 5 Bruyere refurbished pipe R7200.00 (New over R10000.00) Weight 58g Inside bowl diameter 21mm Inside bowl depth 42mm