What a Dunhill, wow!!! It is always astounding to me to see pipes this old in this good of shape, extremely well kept by its owners over the past 90 years. A U.S. Patent Bulldog, this Bruyere is truly a gem. Shape 148 is about as quintessentially English as it gets. Sasieni replicated this shape in a One Dot with almost the exact same proportions as it is simply a classic. The double beaded bowl has a nice chamber with plenty of capacity, about a Group 3. At only 28g/1oz it's the perfe...ct clencher and well balanced by the somewhat long diamond shank that is muscular relative to the overall size of the pipe. Stem is surprisingly original with crisp white spot that has turned a cream color with age and straight bit. Finish is warm Bruyere and speaking of Sasieni this one almost seems to have a touch of plum finish to it. My only complaint with Dunhill Bruyere's is how hard it is to capture the warmth, depth and grain of them due to the shiny nature and reflection! The left side shows gorgeous swirling flame while the right is mostly birdseye that travels down the shank. This one is for the utmost discerning collector and ready to transport you back in time. Nomenclature: DUNHILL LONDON A, MADE IN ENGLAND0 (underlined) US PATENT 1343253/20, 148 Dimensions: 5 1/4" Long, 1 3/4" Tall, 3/4" Chamber Width, 1 1/4" Chamber Depth Condition: Near mint! Very slight rounding of the button. Weight: 28g Be sure to check out my other fine and rare pipes at auction and buy it now. Follow me as a seller to be updated first on my fresh listings! I buy individual pipes or entire collections, please reach out for details. I aim to offer the best selection of pipes covering all makes and grades, truly something for every smoker and collector! All of my pipes are restored, sanitized, and ready to smoke upon arrival at your doorstep! I take the utmost care in my restoration methods to ensure the pipe is as close to its original state as possible and never compromise. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy bringing them back to life! -Deadmanspipes