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### 1936 VINTAGE DUNHILL ROOT BRIAR PIPE – SHAPE LBS F/T (PATENT ERA)**ITEM OVERVIEW:**
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, pre-WWII patent-era **Dunhill Root Briar** estate pipe in the classic Large Billiard shape (`LBS`) with a fishtail bit (`F/T`). Stamped with the `16` date suffix alongside the "Made in England" stamping, this pipe dates precisely to **1936**.This piece comes from a private collection and is in outstanding, lightly smoked condition—an incredible find for collectors of early patent-era English pipes.---### DETAILED NOMENCLATURE & STAMPINGS:
All original stampings are clear and legible on the shank:
* **Brand / Finish:** `DUNHILL ROOT BRIAR`
* **Shape Code:** `LBS` over `F/T`
* **Patent Stamp:** `PAT. Nº 417574/34`
* **Origin / Date Code:** `MADE IN ENGLAND` with superscript `16` date suffix (1920 + 16 = 1936)---### CONDITION REPORT:
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.* **Chamber / Bowl:** Lightly smoked with a thin, smooth, and healthy carbon cake layer. The chamber walls are solid with absolutely no charring, burnouts, hairline heat fractures, or reaming damage.
* **Rim:** Crisp, flat, and square top edge. Displays minor, natural carbon darkening along the inner bevel consistent with light, careful use. No rim scorch or distortion.
* **Briar Finish:** Original Root Briar finish displaying beautiful grain contrast throughout. Wood surface shows light handling wear consistent with age, with no deep scratches, cracks, or fills.
* **Stem:** Original vulcanite fishtail (`F/T`) stem. Displays light, age-appropriate golden-brown surface oxidation natural to vintage ebonite, which will polish up beautifully. Button and lip edge are sharp with zero bite indentations or deep tooth chatter.
* **Fit / Tenon:** Fits flush, firm, and snug into the shank mortise.---### SPECIFICATIONS:
* **Brand:** Dunhill
* **Line/Finish:** Root Briar
* **Era:** Patent Era (1936)
* **Shape:** Large Billiard (`LBS`)
* **Stem Material:** Vulcanite / Ebonite (`F/T` Fishtail)
* **Filter Type:** Non-Filtered (Built for removable inner tube)
* **Country of Origin:** United Kingdom / England---### SHIPPING & HANDLING:
* Ships securely packaged in a sturdy box with ample bubble wrap to ensure safe arrival.
* Fully insured shipping with tracking provided immediately upon dispatch.
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