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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-883K-5W7E-G
Dunhill Bruyere 47 F/T 3 A 1973 Straight Bulldog
1973
Dating: VerifiedEngland4 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Dunhill Bruyere presents as a straight bulldog shape, designated by the model number 47. The pipe features the classic bulldog form with diamond shank and tapered bowl geometry. The Bruyere finish has undergone a natural transformation over time, with the lightening to reveal distinctive cross-grain patterns on both cheeks of the bowl. The stampings include the Dunhill Bruyere nomenclature, shape number 47, grade markings F/T and 3, and the date code A which corresponds to 1973 in Dunhill's dating system. The pipe shows minimal evidence of use, suggesting it has been smoked lightly. The straight stem complements the bulldog's angular lines, creating a balanced and compact smoking instrument characteristic of Dunhill's English pipe-making tradition.