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Dunhill 127 Trio

As you can see, the 127 shape varied from year to year, and presumably from craftsman to craftsman. But it was always part of the so-called "Chubby" series, that including the LB and the 126. The topmost pipe is a Root from 1954; next a Tanshell from 1955, and finally another Tanshell from 1960. All pipes are in outstanding condition, and show a quality of execution not often found in post-War pipes. Aside from slightly weak nomenclature on the root, outstanding condition in all regards.
Note that I couldn't get the proper color to register on the Root finish pipe; I'll take another photo that's more accurate and replace this one.

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Dunhill 1928 Shell Shape 127, John Loring Collection

The 127 is the Goldilocks of the Dunhill "chubby billiard" series, larger than the diminutive 126, and smaller than the imposing LB. It shares with them the barrel-shaped bowl, the stout shank, and the powerful taper bit, but is a nice Group 4 in capacity. This example was purchased from John Loring before his untimely demise, and had been in his collection for some time. It was cut during the first few years of the sandblasted finish, when Dunhill's craftsman were exploring this new technology, and frequently pushing the process as far as possible to create the deepest, craggiest blasts. One can easily see why John would have acquired this pipe. The blast is everything one hopes for, showing a mixture of birdseye and straight grain and etched in astonishing detail. It has the charmingly irregular outline of the earliest "Shells," together with the rich color, with reddish highlights emerging from beneath the dark walnut overstain.

Best of all, the condition is outstanding, with the edges of the blast still crisp and clear, easily readable nomenclature (though lightly stamped from the factory and slightly worn) and a bite free bit. The only issue is some slight rounding on the outside of the rim, though it's hard to tell if this is from use, or the way it came from the workshop.

Pre-War shells are justly known for their outstanding smoking properties, and I would predict this would be no exception. It's a very handsome, well preserved pipe, and could find a home in the most discriminating collection--or should I say in yet another discriminating collection. Or it could be the prize pipe in your rotation.

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Dunhill 1930 Shell Shape 127

The middle brother of the "chubby billiard line," the 127 is perhaps the most pleasingly proportioned of the group, which begins with the 126 and ends with the imposing LB. Here is a very nice pre-War example, one in which the lines of the pipe have not been altered by the sandblasting, which is nevertheless pleasingly detailed and craggy. The pipe is in outstanding condition, but for some loss of vulcanite at the shoulder of the taper bit, creating a small "step". One sometimes sees this in Dunhills of this age that have been stored in the light, thus requiring enthusiastic treatment to remove a thick layer of oxidation. But this has been accounted for in the price, and it remains an outstanding example of this classic shape, one that promises to be an outstanding smoker.

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Dunhill 1954 Root Shape 127 Apple

Very nice patent Dunhill 127, with an especially curvaceous shape and stout, cylindrical shank. The grain and color are everything one would like in an older Root. Nomenclature is weak, but the pipe is otherwise in very good condition.

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Dunhill Root Briar (127) (F/T) (4) (R) with 14k 12.5mm AD Gold Flush Mount Band (Late 1960s - Early 1970s)

Zitat:
"I'm not sure what happened to this pipe in it's history. It's beautifully shaped, sports a fine band of 14 karat gold, and is in rather good condition. The only problem with this pipe (problem meaning not original, it looks nice) is that the finish was taken off at some point to reveal a Root finish. It's hard to tell if there was any color at all, but the stamping has been almost entirely sanded/buffed off.
-Adam Davidson"



Measurements & Other Details

Length: 5.57 in./141.48 mm. Weight: 2.00 oz./56.70 g.
Bowl Height: 1.94 in./49.28 mm. Chamber Depth: 1.58 in./40.13 mm.
Chamber Diameter: .81 in./20.57 mm. Outside Diameter: 1.52 in./38.61 mm.
Stem Material: Vulcanite Filter: None
Shape: Billiard Finish: Smooth
Material: Briar Country: England