DUNHILL Bruyere 5128

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

England, 1988

One of the largest (Group size 5) Dunhill pipes of the oldest and most popular series and very successful “Diplomat” shape. The pipe was born in 1983, but looks very young and fresh and as for its age. Highly recommended!

The pipe marking is “DUNHILL \ BRUYERE”, “5128”, “”MADE IN \ ENGLAND 28”. The length is 15.0 cm (5.9″), bowl’s height is 3.6 cm (1.42″). External diameter of the bowl is 4.7 cm (1.85″), internal diameter is 2.1 cm (0.83″). The depth is 2.9 cm (1.14″) and this pipe weights 53 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

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