This code is still in use today. Over the ensuing years great interest has arisen over the mystique of the Dunhill pipe in general and the dating code in particular.

Is Dunhill still making pipes?

Dunhill has maintained its original mission statement and continues to produce some of the highest quality smoking instruments and accessories in the world.

Why are Dunhill pipes expensive?

Why are Dunhill pipes so expensive? Because when the machine at Dr. Grabow that cuts out the spade shape malfunctions and starts cutting out white dots, it is expensive to repair.

How do you know if a pipe is meerschaum?

Examine the color of the pipe. Real meerschaum pipes absorb tobacco tar and oil, which is wicked to the surface by a beeswax coating. Over time a meerschaum pipes color turns from creamy white to a rich golden brown or cherry. Check for any “burn out” places on the bowl of the pipe.