The Ultimate British Heavyweight
For the collector who demands maximum presence, unmatched history, and monumental scale, this 1976 Dunhill Shell Briar stands as an undisputed king. Bearing the clear "MADE IN ENGLAND16" date suffix, this magnificent piece hails from Dunhill’s highly coveted ODA (Own Design Avant-garde) series—the legendary "Giants" line reserved for the largest, most impressive briar blocks ever to leave the London workshops.
A Titan with a Graceful Curve
This particular specimen is a breathtaking, oversized Bent Billiard. It combines a massive, thick-walled bowl with a robust shank that sweeps upward in a powerful, muscular curve. This architectural bend shifts the center of gravity perfectly, making this magnificent giant an exceptionally comfortable, well-balanced smoker.
The sandblast execution is spectacular, featuring an intense, highly defined matrix of craggy ring grain that wraps around the entire bowl, transitioning beautifully into a smooth, pristine rim. It is topped off with its original, gracefully curved vulcanite stem with the iconic White Spot proudly intact.
Condition: Pristine / Near-Mint. For a massive piece from 1976, its preservation is spectacular. The deeply sandblasted rim is completely clean and perfectly defined without a single hint of carbon buildup or darkening. The inner chamber is perfectly round and pristine, the stamping is exceptionally crisp, and the vulcanite stem retains a deep, glass-like jet-black finish.
Since everyone has their own preferred methods to clean and sterilise internals of the shank and stem, we have intentionally not done this.
If you are interested in purchasing this pipe, please use the contact form, we are also option to receiving offers on any pipe.
Maker: Dunhill
Shape: Bent Billiard
Line / Finish: Shell Briar
Country: England
Era: 1976
Stem Material: Vulcanite
Filter System: None
Length: 145 mm
Weight: 34 g
Chamber Diameter: 19 mm
Bowl interior remains clean with light and even carbon presence. No structural issues observed.
Wonderful
Professionally polished. Stem fit remains firm and well aligned.
Stampings remain clear and legible throughout.
Ships from The Netherlands
International shipping available
Secure packaging and tracked shipment included
The Ultimate British Heavyweight
For the collector who demands maximum presence, unmatched history, and monumental scale, this 1976 Dunhill Shell Briar stands as an undisputed king. Bearing the clear "MADE IN ENGLAND16" date suffix, this magnificent piece hails from Dunhill’s highly coveted ODA (Own Design Avant-garde) series—the legendary "Giants" line reserved for the largest, most impressive briar blocks ever to leave the London workshops.
A Titan with a Graceful Curve
This particular specimen is a breathtaking, oversized Bent Billiard. It combines a massive, thick-walled bowl with a robust shank that sweeps upward in a powerful, muscular curve. This architectural bend shifts the center of gravity perfectly, making this magnificent giant an exceptionally comfortable, well-balanced smoker.
The sandblast execution is spectacular, featuring an intense, highly defined matrix of craggy ring grain that wraps around the entire bowl, transitioning beautifully into a smooth, pristine rim. It is topped off with its original, gracefully curved vulcanite stem with the iconic White Spot proudly intact.
Condition: Pristine / Near-Mint. For a massive piece from 1976, its preservation is spectacular. The deeply sandblasted rim is completely clean and perfectly defined without a single hint of carbon buildup or darkening. The inner chamber is perfectly round and pristine, the stamping is exceptionally crisp, and the vulcanite stem retains a deep, glass-like jet-black finish.
Since everyone has their own preferred methods to clean and sterilise internals of the shank and stem, we have intentionally not done this.
If you are interested in purchasing this pipe, please use the contact form, we are also option to receiving offers on any pipe.
Maker: Dunhill
Shape: Bent Billiard
Line / Finish: Shell Briar
Country: England
Era: 1976
Stem Material: Vulcanite
Filter System: None
Length: 145 mm
Weight: 34 g
Chamber Diameter: 19 mm
Bowl interior remains clean with light and even carbon presence. No structural issues observed.
Wonderful
Professionally polished. Stem fit remains firm and well aligned.
Stampings remain clear and legible throughout.
Ships from The Netherlands
International shipping available
Secure packaging and tracked shipment included
