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7 photographsArchive Record FUH-WWTC-RDKA-U
Alfred Dunhill Smooth Briar Cigar Holder (4231), 1960s or earlier
1967 or earlier
Dating: Owner-statedEngland7 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 Alfred Dunhill cigar holder represents a specialized accessory from the English manufacturer, crafted from smooth-finished briar and designed to accommodate cigars. The piece measures 2.4 inches in length with a body diameter of 0.81 inches and features an orifice diameter of 0.62 inches, equivalent to a 40-ring gauge. Its construction includes a vulcanite mouthpiece bearing the distinctive Dunhill White Spot logo inset and stamped 'dunhill' above the dot. The briar surface is marked with the pattern number 4231 and the country of origin. The dating of this holder to 1967 or earlier is based on owner assessment rather than factory date coding, as Dunhill's cigar accessories typically lack the year-specific hallmarks found on their pipes. The form follows a straightforward cylindrical design optimized for its function, with the smooth briar finish providing a clean aesthetic.