DUNHILL SHELL BRIAR 5122

Made in England (made in 2025)

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Dunhill Shell Briar 5122 Poker Spigot Pipe (2025)

Within the universe of high-end collecting and traditional English manufacturing, the Dunhill "The White Spot" brand stands out for its ability to blend engineering perfection with extraordinary formal history. The Dunhill Shell Briar finish pipe, model 5122, crafted in the esteemed production year of 2025, represents a sublime example of this philosophy, combining the London house's iconic deep sandblasting with a refined precious metal mounting.

The model adopts the historic Poker shape, a silhouette with an unmistakable physiognomy that evokes the pragmatism and charm of the early twentieth century. Originally born as a working man's pipe and linked, in the common imagination, to American card rooms and gaming tables, the Poker is characterized by its cylindrical and rigorous lines. The technical peculiarity of this interpretation signed by Dunhill lies in the perfectly flat base of the bowl: a structural feature conceived so that the pipe can stand upright on its own without any supporting tool, naturally accommodating the smoker's daily gestures and moments of pause.

The briar body is embellished by the historic Shell Briar finish, the famous treatment patented by Alfred Dunhill in 1917. This deep and vigorous sandblasting technique highlights the hardest and densest part of the briar, creating a dark and fascinating relief that makes each piece a unique tactile work of art. To enhance the overall design of the piece, the flat upper rim of the bowl has been left smooth, offering a mirrored surface that contrasts splendidly with the roughness of the stummel. The bowl, decidedly capacious, features an impeccable cylindrical drilling, designed to promote a regular combustion and an optimal rendition of the most complex mixtures.

The true aristocratic hallmark of this model is represented by the splendid silver Spigot mounting. Historically, the conical push system (or spigot) was born during military conflicts between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: soldiers at the front, needing to repair damaged pipe shanks or disassemble them quickly without risking cracking the still-hot briar, reinforced the mount using spent bullet casings or makeshift metal bands. Dunhill deserves the credit for elevating this ingenious emergency system into a high-grade style icon.

The metallic finish of this creation boasts an excellent silver application bearing the Ag925 hallmark and the historic initials "AD" (Alfred Dunhill), finely stamped both on the shank's olive and on the mouthpiece's counter-band. This conical joint guarantees a millimeter-precise fit and superior structural stability, connecting to a tapered mouthpiece made of the highest quality black ebonite. The deep luster of the mouthpiece and the brilliance of the silver enhance the slender silhouette of the pipe, conferring a perfect balance to a creation born to withstand the test of time.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Dunhill / The White Spot

• Model / Shape: 5122 — Poker (Stand-up / Sitter)

• Year of Production: 2025

• Finish: Shell Briar (Black sandblasted with smooth, flat rim)

• Mounting: Silver Ag925 Spigot with AD initials (on shank and mouthpiece)

• Stem Material: Black Ebonite (Tapered)

• Chamber & Bore: Cylindrical drilling, high capacity

• Manufacture: England (London Made)