The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas...

Mr.Maduro · 11-24-2015, 04:05 PM

So I think I just hit the mother lode and my PAD meter went off the charts when I seen this listing on Craigslist.

It was listed as 10 Dunhill Pipes, 5 other fine pipes, 4 Pipe racks, and one Pipe humidor. - $200.

I offered $300 and was able to cut the line in front of two other people who wanted them.

It turns out it was actually 12 Dunhills, 1 Kirsten Metal, 1 Ehrlich, and 1 no-name cob.

The Dunhills are from the late 70's and early 80's from what I can gather from the date codes I can actually read. They are a mix of Shells, Cumberlands, Tanshells, Bruyere, Redbark, etc. One of the tenons was already cracked off in the mortise of one, but all the others came out pretty smoothly.

Looks like I will be busy trying my hand at pipe restoration for the next few weeks!!

Here are the pictures from the CL posting, I will update with better pics as I take a closer look.

The Poet · 11-24-2015, 04:14 PM

I once placed a bid on Craig's List, but she never showed up.

Looks like a nice score. Congrats.

nutcracker · 11-24-2015, 04:49 PM

That is a brilliant score. Clean the Dunnies up and they fetch North of $200 each.
I've restored a few and they smoke incredibly well - the quality really shows.
Congrats on the find!

AdamJoshua · 11-24-2015, 06:10 PM

Congratulations, Patrick! Another note for me to make

I check CL for "smoking pipes" and get this ...

stevieray · 11-24-2015, 08:24 PM

Nice score Patrick!

markem · 11-24-2015, 08:26 PM

Sweet bajeebuz but that's a great find.

physiognomy · 11-24-2015, 09:04 PM

Nice pickup! You did good.

MarkinAZ · 11-24-2015, 09:25 PM

Right place at the right time Patrick

They all look like they'll clean up just fine.

Very nice score indeed

nutcracker · 11-25-2015, 05:43 AM

I like the Oom Paul !
Unusual for Dunhill.

11-24-2015, 04:05 PM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... So I think I just hit the mother lode and my PAD meter went off the charts when I seen this listing on Craigslist. It was listed as 10 Dunhill Pipes, 5 other fine pipes, 4 Pipe racks, and one Pipe humidor. - $200. I offered $300 and was able to cut the line in front of two other people who wanted them. It turns out it was actually 12 Dunhills, 1 Kirsten Metal, 1 Ehrlich, and 1 no-name cob. The Dunhills are from the late 70's and early 80's from what I can gather from the date codes I can actually read. They are a mix of Shells, Cumberlands, Tanshells, Bruyere, Redbark, etc. One of the tenons was already cracked off in the mortise of one, but all the others came out pretty smoothly. Looks like I will be busy trying my hand at pipe restoration for the next few weeks!! Here are the pictures from the CL posting, I will update with better pics as I take a closer look. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

11-24-2015, 04:14 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... I once placed a bid on Craig's List, but she never showed up. Looks like a nice score. Congrats. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-24-2015, 04:49 PM	#3
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... That is a brilliant score. Clean the Dunnies up and they fetch North of $200 each. I've restored a few and they smoke incredibly well - the quality really shows. Congrats on the find! __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

11-24-2015, 06:10 PM	#4
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... Congratulations, Patrick! Another note for me to make I check CL for "smoking pipes" and get this ...

11-24-2015, 08:24 PM	#5
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... Nice score Patrick! __________________

11-24-2015, 08:26 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... Sweet bajeebuz but that's a great find. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-24-2015, 09:04 PM	#7
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... Nice pickup! You did good.

11-24-2015, 09:25 PM	#8
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... Right place at the right time Patrick They all look like they'll clean up just fine. Very nice score indeed __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

11-25-2015, 05:43 AM	#9
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: The Twelve Dunhills of Christmas... I like the Oom Paul ! Unusual for Dunhill. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)