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Read more about Prestige Pipes PRESTIGE PIPES |
| Possibly you could think of Prestige pipes
as falling into 3 categories: Classic shapes - Designer pipes - Collectables |
The Classic shapes pioneered by Alfred Dunhill. These classic shapes are part of the normal range of the particular manufacturer – but every now and then during manufacture a bowl of exceptional quality and beauty is found, which is then given special attention to nurture a Prestige pipe. The Dunhill “White Spot” was the first pipe to carry a guarantee. That little white spot is still a symbol of perfection and style, and the guarantee still holds. |
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| Straight Grain 2 Star Root Briar;
Bent Rhodesian (2009) 54-DHDPZ2ST R13 595.00  Straight Grain pipes cannot be made – they can only be found, and only from the best part of the root. And here Dunhill has found a truly magnificent specimen in the  Root Briar finish, which is used only used for the best quality and most beautiful grains. The delicate grain is followed all the way round the bowl and up the stem – and by choosing the Bent Rhodesian shape the pipe maker allows the smoker to appreciate the Birds Eye grain over the top of the bowl. The fine crafting of the rings adds to the beauty of the pipe. As you would expect, the bowl is flawless and perfectly cured, and consequently relatively light weight (39g) for a smooth pipe of this shape.  The size about that of a Group 3 pipe. Dunhill stamps Straight Grain pipes “D R” – standing for Dead Root; with, since 1979, a number of stars (up to 7) for size. Originally the finish was Bruyere, but since 1930 the, then new, Root Briar finish has been most often used. More about the markings on Dunhill Straight Grain (DR) pipes |
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With this shape, Savinelli has added some bulk to the classic billiard. And yet the proportions are still perfect – pleasing to the eye and comfortable in the hand. Well-defined sloping crossgrain sweeps up the side panels and give rise to tight Birdseye front and back and under the bowl. So light for its size! (47g)
Each year a unique model is designed by one of the top pipemakers in the Savinelli factory and produced from well-cured, |
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Savinelli Prestige Collection 2011
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We have ”bumped into” the great man on several occasions over the last 20 years: An exhibition of his notebooks and designs in London with a video of the creation of the perspective required for “The Last Supper” in Milan; a visit to “The Last Supper” one rainy Tuesday afternoon (before such things as queues and advance bookings) and since; a stunning exhibition of his works of art and inventions in Brussels last year (on the way to a Trade Show); a Listener’s Library audio-tape of his life as “The First Scientist”. So it was with a feeling of familiarity and pleasure that we greeted the introduction of the Leonardo da Vinci Collection by Savinelli. Each pipe in the collection features the appropriate figure on a Shield (.925sil) mounted on the shank; and on the Silver foot of the accompanying tamper.
Savinelli Leonardo da Vinci
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Savinelli Leonardo da Vinci
- 54-SavLeoML R1950.00
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The range now comprises “La Giaconda - Mona Lisa”, “Il Cavallo -The Horse”, “Studi sulla Luce - Study in Light”, “La Bombarda” and the newest (2011) “Autoritratto – Self Portrait”Savinelli Leonardo da Vinci
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Shape based on a Horse's hoof
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54-SavLeoBomR R1,995.00 54-SavLeoBomSm R2,295.00
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Savinelli Leonardo da Vinci - Study on Light .925Sil 54-SavLeoLuceR R1,995.00 54-SavLeoLuceSm R2,295.00
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Limited Edition - Specially selected bowls Glowing black bent briar pipe in commemoration casket 54-Stan08Bam R4500.00
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