English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere with Silver (4110) (2002) Tobacco Pipe

On Dunhill's standardized shape chart, the "10" typically denotes a Liverpool, but it can also refer to Bing's Favorite Billiard. The difference between the two shapes is subtle: While the Liverpool consists of a protracted round shank and an abbreviated tapered stem, the Bing's Favorite variant features a longer stem that's more harmoniously balanced with the shank, though the shank-and-stem arrangement, in its entirety, remains slender of build. This particular rendition more closely resembles Bing's Favorite Billiard, and it positions a tall, upright bowl at the fore of an incredibly slender shank-and-stem arrangement. Even given its Group-4 size, the overall composition remains lightweight and comfortable in hand. It's dressed here in the Bruyere smooth finish and accented with a band of sterling silver.

The Bruyere was Alfred Dunhill's original finish upon launching his brand of premium pipes and smoking accessories and was the only Dunhill finish from 1910 until 1917. Even after the addition of other finishes, the Bruyere maintained a high level of popularity, becoming synonymous with what is thought of, even today, as the quintessential pipe. To achieve the iconic, ruby hue and saturation, a skilled craftsman painstakingly layers particular stains in a precise manner, then meticulously polishes the pipe to a high luster. The final result is, simply put, timeless.