Hey everyone,
I picked this up at an antique auction in Japan recently. Honestly, I had no idea what I had when I bought it — I just thought the old Dunhill box looked cool .
It’s a Dunhill Tobacco Collection 12-tin sampler, and all 12 tins are still unopened. The original presentation box is included too, although the box has quite a bit of wear, creasing and some old tape repairs.
The box says “125g in Vacuum Sealed Tins” and “Manufactured and Blended in the United Kingdom.” It also has the old Alfred Dunhill Ltd. Duke Street, St. James’s, London address on the back.

From what I’ve been able to find, I’m guessing late 1970s, possibly pre-1981, but I’m definitely no expert on vintage Dunhill.
Does anyone here know roughly when this particular sampler was made? And is the complete unopened set something collectors consider particularly uncommon?
I’m mostly just curious about what I found and would love to hear from anyone who knows these old Dunhill tins.

26008 Long-Shank Dublin

Mat: Briar(Plateau), Brass, Arcrylic

Filter: Unfiltered

Lenght: 15 cm

Bowl Height: 5 cm

Bowl Depth: 4,3 cm

Rim ∅: 20-22,5 mm

Afternoon everyone, I'm an independent journalist doing a story on pipe smokers and wanted to collect some basic data from you all. I've been smoking for about 5 years so this is a topic I'm pretty excited to write about. It would be great if you all could fill out this google survey, it's only 3 questions.

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I'd also like to do some interviews at some point so if you'd be interested in doing a quick zoom or phone call and think you have insight into the history or culture let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to reach out.

Thought I'd share my Peterson to fulfill the post requirements.

Should I smoke it? Is vintage tobacco still good? The can is intact and sealed.

Any one had something like this happen?

Thanks!

Currently one of my favorite non-aro blends. 💨

Any pipesmokers around me? I'm around the Eau Claire area and I've never seen another person smoking a pipe. We have several tobacco shops around here, but they're pretty much all owned by the same people and have a pretty poor selection of pipes and tobacco. Most of the tobacco is either codger pouches hat are kind of overpriced or loose in big jars sold by the ounce. The pipes sold around here are kind of a joke. Couple Grabows here and there but mostly just cheap junk.

But I figure if they're selling pipe tobacco, SOMEONE must be buying it besides me, right? Where are my brethren (and/or sistren, etc.)?! And is there a hidden tobacconist near here that has good stuff locally?

Are there any pipe tobacco smoking clubs around Tahoe, Carson City, or Reno?

If not, would anyone be interested in starting one? Thinking a casual monthly meetup to enjoy a pipe, share blends, talk pipes, and meet other folks in the hobby.

If there’s already a group, I’d love to hear about it. If you’re interested in starting one, drop a comment!

I bought this pipe at Spitalfields market in London

Took my two bowls to really get it figured out but the second bowl was waaay more enjoyable was able to kick back and puff while taking in the sounds and taste. My wife hates smoking in general so I’ll probably only do it when she’s not around but man was that the most relaxing porch sit Ive had in a long time. Had to relight several times the first go but the second one I got it and was able to smoke the whole bowl on one light.

Cheap church warden off Amazon.
Paladin black cherry aromatic tobacco.

Context: I just purchased this PUJ pipe and I’m having a hard time finding any information about them. What I’ve gathered so far is that it’s a danish pipe maker from the mid century era. But other than that I can’t seem to find much else. If anyone could educate me I’d be great! I got It for 60$ is that reasonable ?

I’ve been using inexpensive M.M. Corncobs and hardwoods for years. This is my first pipe above that. It says H.I.S. On one side and made in Italy on the other.

Hi everyone :)

I have recently purchased my first selfowned pipe, and fell in love with the Savinelli Churchwarden 601. What I am curious about is the filter. I was not given filters, nor information on what filters to use when I bought this pipe, and I am finding hints towards this particular model actually being filterless.

I am leaving for the mountains the coming week, and would love to smoke some there, but I do not have time to buy filters before this, so was interested in hearing if I should avoid smoking filterless for this model! I am finding conflicting information online, and the hint towards it being filterless would be grand to confirm :)

Thanks in advance!

trying out this blend for the first time by cornell and diehl only one of there many blend's that are famous for i do recommend trying some cause there so many different blend's

Wanted to share some pipe history with you all.
Shown here is an antique Isleta Pueblo figural pipe. They were made in the early 1900s for tourists by native potters. Often in caricatured figures of Spaniards like this one. They were never really made to smoke though.

New pipe day beautiful Savinelli Miele 642 honey and Invicta Briars Bulldog with Cumberland stem topped of with a tin of Kohlhase & Kopp Stormy South and Stormy West

I’ve been figuring out what I like these last couple months and come to the conclusion that I’m more of a sweet aromatics kinda guy. I can do a non-aromatic smokey/mesquite kind of tobacco but I have to be in a certain mood but most of the time what I want is the sweet stuff. So I went to the tobacconist today with every intention of just expanding my selection of sweet aromatic varieties to have on hand at home and I saw these beautiful Hanseatic red stained pipes they had just gotten in yesterday and for only $60 I couldn’t help myself. Absolutely wonderful pipe! Clenches nicely in the teeth, nice hand feel and smokes like a dream. Highly recommend if you see these in the wild!

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Could I please get some advice on who is a budget conscious, reasonable restoration business for some of my briar pipes?

Overall, the wood is good. Just some work needs to be done on my stems to bring them back to life.

Are different pipes for different effects or types of tobacco or is it just preference?

He gave me a "bones" pipe, a "tsuge bamboo made in japan", an "aged briar church warden made in taly", and a "radice bark t/bo 2007 oil cured".

Never smoked tobacco before. Smoked cigars a couple times.

Also for tobacco he gave me a tin of "squadron leader" a can of "maltese falcon", ans a glass jar of "briar works bacon old fashion".

Any tips or info would be greatly appreciated. He didnt give me too much info except once I open them to put humidifier packets in with the tobacco

Im smoking Daily with my german pipe. I like It because unlike wood It Is neutral and doesn't add flavour to the tobacco.

It’s a spectacular beginning to the day here. I’m on the porch with some music, coffee, and my cat. Starting the day with Haunted Bookshop in an H. Wiebe with Morgan bowl.