Dunhill White Spot Abu Simbel Limited Edition Shell Pipe

The Abu Simbel pipe has been manufactured to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Abu Simbel temples by Johann-Ludwig Burckhardt in 1813. Specially created for this edition, this exclusive Group 4 Quaint shape in Shell Briar finish is inspired by the pillars of ancient Egyptian temples and fitted with a Sterling Silver band engraved with the inscription Abu Simbel 1813 – 2013 and Old Egyptian symbols.

The pipe tamper, a miniature of a pharaonic column, is crafted from solid Sterling Silver and decorated with fine, very intricate details; it is housed in an impressive leather presentation box and accompanied by a book on Egyptian art and architecture and a limited edition certificate.

The edition is strictly limited to 200 units world-wide. Dunhill White Spot Abu Simbel Limited Edition Shell Pipe

Features

To commemorate the bi-centenary of the Abu Simbel rediscovery. One of the most famous temples in history. World-wide fascination of the feat to move and save the temple complex in the 1960’s.

Shape – Unique shape specially made for this edition; not available as standard shape. Inspired by the columns of antique Egyptian temples.

Finish – Shell Briar, the famous black sandblasted finish. Invented by Alfred Dunhill in 1917.

Mouthpiece – Taper mouthpiece, individually cut, shaped, finished and fitted from black Vulcanite rod.

Size – Group 4 (medium to large size).

Precious Metal Band – Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver) – engraved with ABU SIMBEL 1813 to 2013.

Tamper – Crafted from solid Sterling Silver. Shape inspired by historic Egyptian pillars. Very intricate details on surface. Height 74mm. Weight 32g.

Presentation case – Highly impressive and high-status gift presentation. Leather covered wooden box. Relief embossed image depicting the main temple. Dunhill White Spot Abu Simbel Limited Edition Shell Pipe

Book – Egypt – Art & Architecture by Matthias Seidel and Regine Schulz.

Limited Edition – Exclusive & very collectable – worldwide only 200 pieces in Shell Briar & Sterling Silver.

Certificate – Individually numbered and hand-signed.