Alfred Dunhill The White Spot Pipe - Shell Briar 4102 Bent Sandblasted

London's Dark Legend. To speak of Alfred Dunhill "The White Spot" is to touch upon the pinnacle of slow smoking aristocracy. Since 1910, the London manufacturer has embodied uncompromising excellence. The iconic "White Spot" embedded on the mouthpiece is not just a brand, but a promise of absolute quality, perfect engineering, and the purest briar, aged for years and subjected to rigorous controls.

Shell Briar: The Original Sandblast. The "Shell Briar" finish, introduced by Dunhill in 1917, is the quintessential black sandblast and has set the global standard for this craftsmanship. Through a deep and accurate process, the softer part of the briar is removed, revealing a dark, hard, and incredibly fascinating three-dimensional texture. This finish is not just aesthetic: it increases the pipe's cooling surface and guarantees unparalleled tactile grip.

A Unique Shape (4102 Bent): This particular example is especially fascinating for collectors. Although it bears the 4102 mark (which usually identifies a straight Billiard), it is presented in the shape of a vigorous Bent Billiard. This curve, combined with the generous dimensions of Group 4 and a balanced weight of 45 grams, offers exceptional comfort in the mouth, making it perfect for long "hands-free" smoking sessions. The straight tapered mouthpiece accommodates the unmistakable White Spot.

Technical Details:

• Condition: New

• Model: Shape 4102 (Stamped Nomenclature, Real Shape: Bent Billiard)

• Group: 4 (Medium-Generous Dimensions)

• Series: Shell Briar

• Bowl Material: Briar

• Finish: Deep Black Sandblast

• Mouthpiece: Straight tapered in black ebonite with iconic White Spot.

• Filter: Filterless

• Dimensions: Length 138 mm | Bowl Height 48 mm | Outer Diameter 36 mm.

• Combustion Chamber: Bore 20.4 mm | Depth 38 mm.

• Weight: 45 g

• Production: Made in England (24).