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Assessment
A finely balanced Dunhill 3421 with a slender Zulu profile and richly textured Shell finish. Warm briar tones emerging through the dark sandblast give this lightweight example a particularly expressive appearance.
Stampings
Visible stampings:
- 3421
- Dunhill in oval
- SHELL
- MADE IN ENGLAND — partially visible
- White Spot on the stem
Historical Note
The four-digit 3421 designation identifies Dunhill’s Group 3 Zulu shape. This numbering format belongs to the system used from the latter half of the 1970s onward.
The date suffix following “MADE IN ENGLAND” cannot be read, so the precise production year remains undetermined. The nomenclature and presentation are consistent with Dunhill’s later 20th-century production tradition.
Specifications
- Brand: Dunhill
- Finish: Shell
- Shape No.: 3421
- Shape: Group 3 Zulu
- Country: England
- Material: Briar
- Stem: Vulcanite with White Spot
- Length: Approx. 14 cm (5.51 in)
- Bowl Height: Approx. 4.5 cm (1.77 in)
- Bowl Outside Diameter: Approx. 3 cm (1.18 in)
- Chamber Diameter: Approx. 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
- Chamber Depth: Approx. 4 cm (1.57 in)
- Weight: Approx. 29.9 g (1.05 oz)
Story
The gently forward-leaning bowl, long curved stem, and deep Shell texture give the 3421 an elegant sense of movement. At only 29.9 grams, it combines a substantial visual presence with a remarkably light construction—an appealing Dunhill for both collection and display.
Shipping
Shipped from Japan by FedEx International Priority. Combined shipping is available when possible.
Import Charges
Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Notes
Sold as-is. Please review all photographs, as they form part of the description.
