2008
- Alfred Dunhill IMPERIAL PAGODA PIPES
IMPERIAL PAGODA PIPES
PAGODA ARCHITECTURE
Pagoda is the general term for a tiered tower with multiple
eaves common in Nepal, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other parts of
Asia.
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Most pagodas were built to have a religious function and were
often located in or near temples. Therefore, the Pagoda could be described as an
oriental style of sacred tower. This term may refer to other religious
structures in some countries.
The architectural structure of the Pagoda style has spread
across Asia, taking on many diverse forms as details specific to different
regions are incorporated into the overall design. This style can also be found
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JADE GEMSTONES
The term Jade gemstones refers to both the Nephrite and Jadeite
mineral varieties. The English word Jade derived from the Spanish piedra de
ijada (first recorded in 1565) or loin stone, drawn from from its reputation to
cure loin and kidney diseases. Nephrite derived from lapis nephriticus, the
Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada.
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In ancient China, Jade was used for utilitarian and ceremonial
purposes as early as 6000 BC and was considered to be the imperial gem and to
possess mystical powers. In the long history of the Chinese empire, Jade had
always held a very special significance, not only for the finest cult objects,
but as furnishings for high-ranking nobility and the imperial family.
Still today, the best quality Jade can easily compare in value
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As both varieties of Jade are very tough (hardness 6 to 7) and
harder than steel, special diamond encrusted tools and techniques are needed to
carve and polish them. Nephrite can be found in creamy white form as well as in
a variety of green colours, whereas Jadeite can have more colour variations
including blue, lavender to mauve, pink and emerald-green colours. Of the two,
Jadeite is the rarer variety.
Whereas Nephrite deposits exist in China and Taiwan, Canada,
Russia, New Zealand, Australia and the USA, Jadeite deposits are found in
Guatemala, the USA, Japan and especially Myanmar (former Burma).
The Jadeite used on this limited edition is Type A Jade, meaning
it is untreated Jade processed using traditional, non-evasive methods (no
artificial colouring, bleaching or chemical injections).
THE THREE LIMITED EDITION
PIPES
‘IMPERIAL PAGODA’
This beautiful pipe shape was inspired by the shape of
traditional oriental Pagoda roofs.
A stand-up Pagoda shape in Group 5 with curved rim top, all
these exceptional pipes feature mouthpieces individually cut from solid
Cumberland rods and bear the famous White Spot.
Fitted with an elegant Jade band set between two fine Sterling
Silver bands or 18ct Gold bands, each pipe is accompanied by a matching
Pagoda-inspired tamper crafted from pure Jade.
The packaging is a prestigious gift presentation box of generous
dimensions, covered in black patent leather and relief-embossed with a Chinese
inspired AD motive.
Furthermore, each set is accompanied by the hardcover book Jade
written by one of the world’s foremost experts on Jade gemstones, Ms. Cecilia
Lam Shiu Ling. Each book is individually signed by the author and has been
integrated in the inside lid of the presentation box.
The three editions are strictly limited to only 100
pieces in Amber Root finish, 100 pieces in Cumberland
finish, and 8 pieces in Root Briar finish, of which the edition
numbers ‘1’ will be kept in the White Spot archive.
The Jade bands on the Amber Root and Cumberland versions are
encapsulated between 2 fine Sterling silver bands, while on the Root version the
Jade bands are made from more expensive and more translucent Jadeite and are
held in place by two delicate 18ct Gold bands.
Each pipe is complemented by its own unique numbered and
hand-signed certificate.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Pagoda Iconic architectural style of oriental
buildings
Pagoda shape New White Spot shape - Very
comfortable to hold - Flat bottom makes it a very user-friendly stand-up
pipe
3 Finishes Amber Root, Cumberland, and Root
Briar - allowing to satisfy different preferences and price levels
Cumberland mouthpiece Traditional taper
mouthpiece individually cut, shaped, finished and fitted from rough rod
Cumberland for each single pipe
Size Gr. 5 - good large size
Jade Jade is the general term for the gemstone
that can be either from Nephrite or the rarer Jadeite variety. On these limited
editions the rarer Jadeite variety has been used. It is
Type A Jade quality, meaning it is untreated Jade processed using
traditional, non-evasive methods (no artificial colouring, bleaching or chemical
injections).
Jade bands Jadeite & Sterling Silver bands
on the Amber Root and Cumberland versions; a more precious Jadeite & 18ct
Gold bands on the Root Briar version.
Jade tamper Pagoda shape. Jadeite for the Amber
Root and Cumberland versions and a more precious Jadeite for the Root Briar
version
Gift presentation case Magnificent,
black-marbeled patent leather bound presentation box of generous dimensions,
relief-embossed with red AD logo. A high-status gift presentation.
Limited Edition Exclusive & collectable –
Amber Root - only 100 pices worldwide Cumberland - only 100 pieces worldwide
Root Briar - only 8 pieces worldwide
Certificate Individually numbered and
hand-signed
2008
- Alfred Dunhill Christmas Pipe 2008
Christmas Pipe 2008
The 2008 Christmas pipe
continues the 5-year theme based on the main characters of the famous book
‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, which we initiated in
2006.
This being the third pipe
in the series, it depicts the main character of the story, THE GHOST OF
CHRISTMAS PAST.
The main characters for
the coming two years will be the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of
Christmas Future.
This year’s pipe is an
elegant group 4 Hungarian in Bruyere finish with polished Easyloader rim top. It
features a 10mm Sterling Silver band inscribed “The Ghost of Christmas Past”.
The solid tamper depicts in great detail the Ghost and is handcrafted from
approximately 80 grams of finest English Sterling Silver.
The highly collectable
Dunhill Christmas pipes and tampers are presented in a leather-bound book held
in typical red & green Christmas colours with golden embossing in
co-ordination with the previous books of this series and each set is accompanied
by its numbered limited edition certificate.
This edition series is
strictly limited to annually only 300 pipes worldwide. Markets
will be allocated the same quantities and edition numbers as put down last year
to facilitate collection of sets.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Subject ‘A
Christmas Carol’ Popular and well-known Christmas story by Charles
Dickens
Hungarian
shape Traditional, yet rather rare and elegant shape Comfortable to
hold in mouth
Bruyere
finish Bestselling smooth finish and the earliest of all White Spot
pipe finishes
Vulcanite
mouthpiece Traditional saddle mouthpiece individually cut, shaped,
finished and fitted from rough rod Vulcanite for each single pipe
Size Gr.
4 - medium to large size
10mm Sterling
silver band Sterling Silver – 92.5% pure Silver Engraved with “The
Ghost of Christmas Past”.
Tamper
The Ghost of Christmas Past - handcrafted from approximately 80 grams of finest
Sterling Silver
Book case
Prestigious leather-bound presentation fully co-ordinated with previous
Christmas pipe in series
Limited
Edition Exclusive & collectable. Each pipe is one of only 300
worldwide
Certificate Individually numbered between 1-300
2008
- Alfred Dunhill White Spot Pipe Connoisseur Set
White Spot
Pipe Connoisseur Set
Manufactured as a limited
production run, the White Spot Pipe Connoisseur Gift Set consists of:
• Shell Briar Billiard Gr.
5 Pipe
• Junior Stainless Steel Pipe Gadget
• White Spot Combination
Pouch
• Tobacco Jar
• Single Pipe Stand
• Impressive Presentation Gift
Box.
In its prestigious
presentation packaging, the set makes a perfect gift for a pipe smoker and / or
collector.
The tobacco jar and single
pipe stand are only available as part of this set and are not offered
separately.
Very competitively priced,
the whole set retails for less than a Bruyere Group 6 pipe ! This production run
is limited to 200 units worldwide.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Pipe Connoisseur
Set A very desirable proposition - the perfect gift for the Dunhill
pipe collector and pipe smoker. The jar and the single pipe stand are only
available as part of this set and not offered on their own.
Billiard shape
Best-sold of all White Spot pipe shapes
Shell Briar
Finish Robust and light - the bestseller of all White Spot pipe
finishes
Black Vulcanite
mouthpiece Traditional hand-cut saddle mouthpiece, individually
manufactured & fitted for each single pipe
Size Gr.
5 – well-sized pipe, suitable for all markets
Pipe
Gadget Practical steel tool to tamper the tobacco and clean the bowl
Pipe
Pouch - Made from super-soft lamb nappa leather - Takes one pipe and
pipe tobacco - New black lining - exclusive to Dunhill, keeping moisture much
better than competitor’s pouches
Tobacco Jar
& - Ceramic
Pipe
Rest - Black lacquer with Silver White Spot branding Packaging
Impressive, silk-lined gift packaging
Limited
Production Only 200 sets worldwide
2008
- Alfred Dunhill TERRACOTTA ROLL-UP POUCH
White Spot
TERRACOTTA ROLL-UP POUCH
The Terracotta Roll-up
Pouch is part of the new Terracotta pipe leather range.
The new Terracotta pipe
leather has an attractive light brown colour and an ultra-soft touch. This
extreme softness has been achieved through a method where cow hide has to
undergo a special milling treatment.
The construction of the
pouch is the same as the best-selling White Spot Pouch PA2000.
The tobacco pouch uses the
new, black rubber lining which we gradually introduced during the last two
years, offering superior performance in terms of maintaining the humidity and
keeping the tobacco moist. This lining is exclusive to Alfred Dunhill.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Terracotta
Range New pipe leather range Ultra-soft milled cow hide in attractive
light brown colour
Roll-up
Pouch White Spot version of one of the bestselling pouches (PA2000)
New Rubber
lining Black lining keeps moisture much better Best performance in
market Exclusive to Alfred Dunhill
Branding
Outside the White Spot dot, inside dunhill longtail embossed
Dimensions
open: approximately 10 x 150 x 140 mm (H x
W x D)
rolled-up: approximately 20 x 150 x 70 mm (H x W x D)
2008
- Alfred Dunhill TERRACOTTA FLAP COMPANION
White Spot
TERRACOTTA FLAP COMPANION
The Terracotta Flap
Companion is the second model of the new Terracotta pipe leather
range.
The new Terracotta pipe
leather has an attractive light brown colour and an ultra-soft touch. This
extreme softness has been achieved through a method where cow hide has to
undergo a special milling treatment.
The construction of the
Terracotta Flap Companion is identical to the popular Classic Flap
Companion (PA8205).
This construction combines
on a small space separate sections for 1 pipe, tobacco and has a pocket to take
accessories like pipe gadget, lighter or filters.
The Terracotta Flap
Companion uses the new, black rubber lining which we gradually introduced during
the last two years, offering superior performance in terms of maintaining the
humidity and keeping the tobacco moist. This lining is exclusive to Alfred
Dunhill.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Terracotta
Range New pipe leather range Ultra-soft milled cow hide in attractive
light brown colour
Flap
Companion Elegant pipe case, combining on small space: - pipe
compartment - tobacco compartment - additional pocket for other accessories.
Identical construction as PA8205
New Rubber
lining - Black lining keeps moisture much better - Best performance in
market - Exclusive to Alfred Dunhill
Branding
Outside the White Spot dot, inside dunhill longtail embossed
Dimensions approximately 90 x 180 x 40 mm (H x W x
D)
2008
- Alfred Dunhill GENTLEMAN PIPE COMPANION
White Spot
GENTLEMAN PIPE COMPANION
The Terracotta
Gentleman Pipe Companion is the third model in the new Terracotta pipe
leather range.
The new Terracotta pipe
leather has an attractive light brown colour and an ultra-soft touch. This
extreme softness has been achieved through a method where cow hide has to
undergo a special milling treatment.
The construction of the
Terracotta Gentleman Pipe Companion is identical with the White Spot
Gentleman Pipe Companion (PA2018), which was launched earlier this year.
The Terracotta
Gentleman Pipe Companion combines in a small space all the functionality
that a pipe connoisseur on-the-go would expect from the ideal pipe case.
Not only can it take 2
large pipes, this compendium also comprises neatly integrated compartments for
pipe cleaners, a pipe gadget, and a lighter and it also features a magnetically
detachable tobacco zip pouch (with extension gusset for easier filling).
Attached to the tobacco pouch is a small pocket for either ten 9mm filters or
other smaller accessories.
In short, this
hand-charmer is the perfect pipe compendium integrating everything the
pipe-smoking gentleman needs in one well-designed, ergonomically shaped and
handy space.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Terracotta
Range New pipe leather range Ultra-soft milled cow hide in attractive
light brown colour Contrasting black interior and gold-plated metal fittings
Companion
The gentleman’s best friend
Compendium
A one-in-all solution with well-designed spaces for - 2 Pipes,
also larger sizes (i.e. Group 6) - Pipe gadget - Lighter - Pipe cleaners -
Tobacco - Filters or other smaller accessories
Shape
Ergonomically formed - a pleasure to hold in one’s hand
Tobacco
Pouch - Detachable with 2 magnets (can be used separately) - One-side
gusseted for easier filling tobacco - Additional pocket for 10 filters or other
smaller accessories - New black lining keeps moisture much better – best
performing lining material in the market
Lighter
Compartment Can comfortably take Rollagas or Unique sized lighters
Carrying
Strap detachable with gold-plated metal fittings
Branding
Outside the White Spot dot, inside dunhill longtail embossed.
Dimensions approximately 100 x 190 x 70 mm (H x W x
D)
2007 October 17 - Werner
Mummert
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Dear pipesmokers and collectors,
It was recently brought to my attention about offered pipes from
private collections or other private sources which had a signet similar to the
one I am using. The style, the wood quality and stem has nothing in common with
the pipe which I make in small quantity.
For this reason, I would like to briefly explain how an original
pipe of me can be recognized.
Basically I stamp the pipes with my Signet. The stamping is done
when the pipe is finished, ie when a staining is applied will be dented. This
stamp is always the same color as the finish around the pipe.
In the early days of my creative time, I also have applied
capital letters in the stem, from A to E, according to the wood quality of the
pipe. Also occasionally I used a stamping with the words "Bruyere."
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Some years ago I made a small series of pipes with my signature
and an additional signet "Asher". These pipes were sent to the USA and some of
them appear occasionally on Ebay. These pipes are authentical.
Later, I designed a logo with the words Werner Mummert, Hand
Made in Germany. This text is engraved in the finished pipe, appearing mostly
brighter than the surface of the pipe.
If you have any concerns on the authenticity of a pipe I made,
please contact one of my dealers or directly myself. If you send me a picture, I
can proof the authenticity. If you look at my homepage under the link history,
you might find the pipe which you are trying to verify.
Werner Mummert
(Otterbach, 2007 October 17th)
2007 September 14- Manuel
Shaabi
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Manuel Shaabi sadly has
to cease making pipes for a minimum of 1 to 2 years.
Whether Manuel would be
able to continue after the expiration of this time is current totally uncertain.
Regretfully all the best wishes for his further future from
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2007 August 28 - Rainer
Barbi
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Abridgement of
Rainer Barbi’s letter
from 2007 August 27th
Dear friends of smoking
pipes,
as I had to realise, in
the last time some plagiarism of my product line “Rainer Barbi” came
up.
One of the supplier at eBay is the company “Le Tigri
Volanti”, which trades under the name “vinipipe”. Also it seems that there are
others, who are working in that forged pattern too. However it’s the question,
if they are initiator or only victims.
A part of the offered pieces are definitely plagiarism,
mixed with originals... Neither the shapes nor the styling do correspond to the
originals, as well the embossed logo on the mouthpiece is missing...
Rainer Barbi
(Worth, 2007 August
27th)
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