All pipes are born free! Come rain or shine, we do our best to restore pipes to their former glory, making them as fresh and shining as they were in the beginning of their lifespan. In the restoration process, we put forth our best efforts to clean the pipe using taste- and odor-free alcohol and professional cleaning agents. We ream the chamber and cover it with an active charcoal-based bowl coat, if necessary. We also address scratches, chips, and teeth marks by either removing them or patching them. If needed, we refresh staining, and finally, we buff, wax, and polish the pipe once again. Undoubtedly, it may not be an easy task to restore a masterpiece with decades of history, and sometimes the result of restoration may be very good but not ideal. Therefore, we must acknowledge the existence of minor drawbacks such as wear, darkening, slight roughness, and scratches inside the chamber, as well as insignificant shape asymmetry in the bowl, chamber, or stem, factory fills, and small splits between the shank and stem. Any other possible shortcomings, if present, will be depicted in our pictures or described in detail separately. Hence, we kindly request you to carefully examine all the pictures as they are an integral part of our description. We always strive to provide you with the clearest and most realistic view, allowing you to even see the smallest dots, particles, and imperfections. Please note that the actual color may slightly differ from its appearance on your screen, which can be influenced by your screen’s settings. Additionally, we would like to draw your attention to the approximate dimensions we provide, with a margin of error of plus or minus 1-2 mm. To ensure your convenience, we include measurements in both centimeters and inches in our listings, ensuring that our buyers receive a pipe of the desired size and weight. A very fine example from the top-grade Dunhill series. Typically, the absence of the year suffix suggests that the pipe was manufactured in 1960, as indicated by some experts, unless it falls within a patent period. However, the most intriguing detail of this pipe is the expertly replaced shank. The quality of the workmanship and the application of the stamping undeniably indicate that the procedure was conducted directly at the Dunhill factory, either as part of the production cycle or as a service maintenance. Perhaps that’s why the year suffix is missing. Pipe markings “572 F/T”, “DUNHILL \ ROOT BRIAR”, “MADE IN \ ENGLAND”, (2) R. Length 13.7 cm (5.39?). Bowl Height 3.7 cm (1.46?). Outside Diameter 3.7 cm (1.46?). Chamber Diameter 2.0 cm (0.79?). Chamber Depth 3.1 cm (1.22?). Briar, vulcanite stem, inner tube. The pipe appears to be quite lightly smoked, not excluding, of course, some light surface wear and very light inner rim darkening. It has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life. For our valued customers in the USA, we can provide a return address within the United States for added convenience. Please kindly note that the pipe stands and accessories featured in our pictures are not available for sale. We highly encourage you to explore our other listings, as your desired pipe may await you there.