This estate piece is a textbook definition of traditional British sophistication: a vintage Dunhill Bruyere, carved in the incredibly distinct 41122 elongated straight Billiard shape. The Bruyere was Alfred Dunhill’s very first finish, introduced in 1910, and it remains the bedrock of the company's legacy. It is famous for its deep, rich ruby-red and dark mahogany stain, which is specially formulated to bring out the dense grain structure of premium, close-grained briar blocks. Bearing a clear stamping indicating its 1980 production date, this piece comes from a highly regarded era of modern Dunhill manufacturing, combining classic styling with flawless factory precision.
The stummel is sculpted into a specialized Group 4 straight Billiard, featuring a tall, proud bowl and an elegant, extra-long round shank that gives the profile an extended, highly graceful line. The smooth Bruyere finish is buffed to a high glass-like sheen, showing off a handsome mix of sweeping cross-grain along the flanks and dense clusters of bird's-eye grain across the rim and base. The underside of the elongated shank features crisp, perfectly struck nomenclature, including the five-digit 41122 shape code and the classic Made in England stamping. The long shank transitions perfectly flush into a hand-cut black vulcanite taper stem, topped with Dunhill's iconic white spot inlay.
The precise physical measurements for this British classic are:
