2 dunhill estates (advice needed brothers) (pics added)

[nogbert]

i WILL buy them today.

unfortunately this place is an "antique mall" so none of the vendors are actually on sight, just clerks who can open the cases and such, so i dont think negotiation is an option.

im currently trying out a restoration company in arizona: Starfire Pipeworks he's banding and replacing a stem for me, and the prices are very reasonable. so if things go well with that i might send these there for refurbishing.

we'll see how things turn out.

also, i will post pictures and if they look manageble to you riff raff, perhaps i will send them your way! thank you for the offer!

pics to follow later today

You can still ask for a discount if you wish. Most dealers have already authorized 10% if anyone asks. Of course in this situation that will probably only cover the tax if that...

Just guessing, I probably would buy then too unless I saw apparent damage that I thought would be a problem. Hope you get a great bargain in these.

if my memory serves me, at least the bulldog had a great finish, with a little bowl charring. looked like it needed a ream, and some elbow grease on the rim. the other one looked like a larger project, but still managable

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Usually the vendors are available by phone if they aren't actually at the "mall." I'm well known for having the clerks call up whomever and acting as an intermediary for price negotiations.

One way or the other, buy 'em! If for whatever reason you want to get rid of that bulldog, once it's cleaned up, let me know. I'll ask for a fair price. :lol:

8)

 

[nogbert]

One way or the other, buy 'em! If for whatever reason you want to get rid of that bulldog, once it's cleaned up, let me know. I'll ask for a fair price. :lol:

8)

i'll only offer unfair prices to you kyle :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Muahahahaha.

but we'll see. ill let you know

 

[Kyle Weiss]

:lol: Oh, of course. Brat.

8)

 

[nogbert]

here are the pipes. they have some flaws, but i figured even if i pay to have them fixed, i'll still have scored a couple of cheap dunhills


the pipes:




the damage:

a gab between stem and shank, and a crack (reason it was banded i presume)

crack in shank

bulldog bowl

 

[riff raff]

What great shapes, I love that Cherrywood! (and the dog!). Too bad about the cracks, but the repair band appears to have been done properly. Can you read the nomenclature on the briar? Knowing the year would bring some additional value if you want to resell them. I'd guess not doing anything, they would bring $75 or so on Ebay without any work. (the year would dictate the final outcome). Nice find!

 

[dbreazeale]

The first thing I noticed in the pictures is how dirty and cluttered that desk is.

I think you did alright with that. I wouldn't expect a TON of money but you really never know seeing as both of those shapes are very
desirable. If you do a basic cleaning they may bring a little more. I can't really tell from the picture what that number is after the D in
England on the Dog. If you get the dates then the price could go up for people wanting birth year pipes. If one is a 1966 then I'd be
interested for sure.

 

[monbla256]

From your pics it looks like BOTH would be worth a trip to Walker Briar Works for a complete Re-Furb. I would imagine you would be well able to get all your investment if they were in much BETTER cosmetic condition. As-Is, most folks would try to do as you have, get them for pennies. If they were mine, I'd put the money into a quality re=furb to allow me to own and smoke two Dunnies

 

[nogbert]

im definitely considering just keeping these for myself after i get them refurbished.

as far as restorations go, how long does walker briarworks usually take to get the pipes back? i see his schedule has them listed as "in progress" regardless of date received just curious how fast he can turn a pipe around

as far as i can tell, the cherrywood is a 1958

i will look at the bulldog when i get home, and try to put a date on it

 

[monbla256]

im definitely considering just keeping these for myself after i get them refurbished.

as far as restorations go, how long does walker briarworks usually take to get the pipes back? i see his schedule has them listed as "in progress" regardless of date received just curious how fast he can turn a pipe around

as far as i can tell, the cherrywood is a 1958

i will look at the bulldog when i get home, and try to put a date on it

When i have sent them a pipe, I've never worried when it will be done, just wanted it to be done correctly and they have NEVER failed me! I sent 'em a broken shanked Charatan After Hours last year and they did a BEAUTIFUL job on getting it fixed. I tjink it took about two mo's as I recall, but the work was so GOOD it was worth the wait. Time is not a factor for me when I send a pipe for repair- quality is. If you are in a hurry, send "em one, forget about it and be surprised when it comes back all pristine and ready for 'bac. THEN send the other and do the same. Relax, this is a habit ( pipes) of time!. If I;m in a hurry, I'd smoke a cigarette ( BTW, the one you call a Cherrywood is a Poker )

 

[nogbert]

on his site it says he's hired 2 more full time pipe repairmen, so it shouldnt be a issue.

i was merely curious.

once i have a bit more spare scratch, i'll send these babies off to be restored.

 

[dbreazeale]

( BTW, the one you call a Cherrywood is a Poker )

Looks like a cherrywood to me. slanted bottom and bend in the stem. Pokers are flat bottom horizontal to the bowl rim and the stem is straight.

 

[monbla256]

You're correct. But even Dunhill did not call it a Cherrywood! It looks to be a style # 6475 which they called a Friendly !

 

[dbreazeale]

You're correct. But even Gunhill did not call it a Cherrywood! It looks to be a style # 6475 which they called a Friendly !

You'll get no argument from me on that!

 

[nogbert]

on the bottom of the pipe is says

475
Dunhill Shell
Made in england (8 raised with a line under it)
(4) S