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| As I previously
did for pipes belonging to the collaboration between Dunhill and Namiki,
this page is intended as an exhibit of some over-sized pipes belonging
to the fascinating Dunhill’s ODA group. This is not intended to be a catalogue
of such pipes as my goal is simply to offer enthusiasts and collectors
the opportunity and pleasure of viewing some of these treasures.
Undoubtedly I will be amply rewarded if you gain enjoyment in this exhibition. I chose to limit the display to ODAs manufactured between 1950 and 1975 because my interest as a Dunhill collector is centered on these years. This is not intended in any way to impugn Dunhills manufactured in other periods. My preference for this period is twofold. First, it’s based on the invaluable work of Mr. Harry Saigrott, whose skill with the tapered mouthpieces during this period is unparalleled in terms of quality and excellence. Second,
and on a more personal level, this
period
happens to coincide with my most
important
years as a man, as a father,
and
as an insurance professional.
As
a smoker, I prefer the modestly
sized
Group 4 pipes because they
are
more comfortable, however,
as
a collector, I surely did not
ignore
the other sizes, as
this
page affirms.
At
this time, these ODA
pipes,
most of which
are
mine, are not for sale.
I
initially owned some that
now
belong to friends who
kindly
lent them to me for
this
exhibit.
A few others have no anterior history with me. But, you ODA aficionados, do not despair. Just because these pipes are not for sale today, does not mean that they won’t be for sale at a future date particularly if my smoker side prevails over the collector in me! The notes on each pipe are limited to the bare essentials, the nomenclatures. The historical aspects and details have been ignored as my American friends Rich Esserman, Ed Lehman and John Loring have already addressed them with much competence, certainly better than anything I could attempt. In closing, I’d like to thank my dear friend John Fleming in far-off New York City for his assistance in editing the English text of this page as well as some of the more recent Issues of pipes offered at my site. His suggestions
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