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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