190 - Alfred Dunhill Briar Amber Root Collector XL Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked

Alfred Dunhill Briar Amber Root Collector XL Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked Alfred Dunhill briar tobacco pipe in the Amber Root finish. The bowl is constructed from polished briar wood with a high-contrast grain, featuring a rusticated plateau rim with a craggy texture. The bent stem is made of cumberland-patterned vulcanite with a characteristic marbled brown and black appearance, topped with the signature white spot inlay. Stamped on the underside of the shank is an oval containing the dunhill name next to the characters HT over XL. The opposite side is stamped COLLECTOR over AMBER ROOT over MADE IN ENGLAND 24. The pipe is accompanied by its original black leather-textured presentation box with gold-tooled borders, a black outer cardboard sleeve, and a black leather drawstring pouch. The outer sleeve bears a label marked ALFRED DUNHILL ESTABLISHED 1893 with a side label marked AMBER ROOT, JP2004 A, SHAPE XL, and MADE IN ENGLAND. 3" H x 8 1/4" W x 4" D. 20C CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be in unsmoked condition. No visible charring to the bowl interior or tooth marks on the vulcanite stem. The briar finish is bright and well-polished. The presentation box, outer sleeve, and leather pouch show no significant signs of wear. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.