P R O D U C T N E W S. December 2018 (2018-3)

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1 December 2018 (2018-3)

2 CONTENTS PRODUCTS 1. Zodiac Pipe 2019 Year of Pig Page 3 (DUDPZZODIAC19C, DUDPZZODIAC19S Limited Edition) 2. Dalmatian Pipes Page 8 (DUDPZDALMATD, DUDPZDALMATS Ltd. Edition) 3. Alphorn Pipes Page 12 (DUDPZALPHORNB, DUDPZALPHORNC, DUDPZALPHORNCT, DUDPZALPHORNRB, DUDPZALPHORNS, DUDPZALPHORNT, DUDPZALPHORN1ST, DUDPZALPHORN2ST, DUDPZALPHORN4ST, DUDPZALPHORNGST Ltd. Production) Product News doc 2 of 15 KSH, October 2018

3 CHINESE ZODIAC PIPES THE TWELVE ANIMALS In Chinese astrology, there are twelve animals representing twelve different types of characters or personalities. The Zodiac animals are, in successive order, the rat (or mouse), ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (or ram or goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig (or boar). Thus, it is the pig, which is the twelth animal in each twelve-year calendar cycle. Different stories and versions exist that explain why it is those animals that are represented. One legend tells that a race was used to decide on the animals that were to report to the Jade Emperor. The cat and the rat were the worst swimmers in the animal kingdom. Although bad swimmers, they were both intelligent. They decided that the best and fastest way to cross the river was to hop on the back of the ox. The ox, being a naive and good-natured animal, agreed to carry them across. However, overcome with a fierce competitiveness, the rat decided that in order to win, it must do something and promptly pushed the cat into the river. Because of this, the cat has never forgiven the rat, and hates the water as well. After the ox had crossed the river, the rat jumped ahead and reached the shore first, and it claimed first place in the competition. Following closely behind was the strong ox, and it was named the 2nd animal in the zodiac. After the ox, came the tiger, panting, while explaining to the Emperor just how difficult it was to cross the river with the heavy currents pushing it downstream all the time. But with powerful strength, it made it to shore and was named the 3rd animal in the cycle. Suddenly, from a distance came a thumping sound, and the rabbit arrived. It explained how it crossed the river: by jumping from one stone to another in a nimble fashion. Halfway through, it almost lost the race but the rabbit was lucky enough to grab hold of a floating log that later washed him to shore. So, it became the 4th animal in the zodiac cycle. Product News doc 3 of 15 KSH, October 2018

4 Coming in 5th place was the dragon, flying and belching fire into the air. Of course, the Emperor was deeply curious as to why a strong and flying creature such as the dragon should fail to reach first. The mighty dragon explained that he had to stop and make rain to help all the people and creatures of the earth, and therefore he was held back a little. Then, on his way to the finish line, he saw a little helpless rabbit clinging on to a log so he did a good deed and gave a puff of breath to the poor creature so that it could land on the shore. The Emperor was very pleased with the actions of the dragon, and he was added into the zodiac cycle. As soon as he had done so, a galloping sound was heard, and the horse appeared. Hidden on the horse's hoof is the snake, whose sudden appearance gave the horse a fright, thus making it to fall back and gave the snake 6th spot while the horse took the 7th. Not long after that, a little distance away, the ram, monkey and rooster came to the shore. These three creatures helped each other to get to where they are. The rooster spotted a raft, and took the other two animals with it. Together, the ram and the monkey cleared the weeds, tugged and pulled and finally got the raft to the shore. Because of their combined efforts, the Emperor was very pleased and promptly named the ram as the 8th creature, the monkey as the 9th, and the rooster the 10th. The 11th animal is the dog. His explanation for being late although he was supposed to be the best swimmer amongst the rest was that he needed a good bath after a long spell, and the fresh water from the river was too big a temptation. For that, he almost didn't make it to the finish line. Just as the Emperor was about to call it a day, an oink and squeal was heard from a little pig. The pig got hungry during the race, promptly stopped for a feast and then fell asleep. After the nap, the pig continued the race and was named the 12th and last animal of the zodiac cycle. The cat finished too late (thirteenth) to win any place in the calendar, and vowed to be the enemy of the rat forevermore. Product News doc 4 of 15 KSH, October 2018

5 THE LIMITED EDITION PIPES YEAR OF THE PIG Specially manufactured to celebrate the 12th year of the 12-year cycle in the Chinese calendar, the limited edition pipes Year of the Pig are the twelfth in a series of pipes that represent the Chinese Zodiac signs. This year s pipe is a classic Billiard shape in Group 4 (4103) in Cumberland and Shell Briar finishes with a hand-cut marbled Cumberland and Vulcanite tapered mouthpiece that bear the famous White Spot. Each pipe is fitted with a 10mm Sterling Silver band engraved with the zodiac sign of a pig and is supplied with a specially manufactured soft leather case, which is not available otherwise. This edition is nominally limited to only 288 pieces worldwide in the brown Cumberland finish and 288 pieces in the black Shell Briar finish. Since all numbers containing the digit 4 have been excluded ( 4 stands for death in various Asian countries), there are actually only 232 pipes per finish being manufactured, of which only 231 pieces will be offered for sale. The edition number 1 will be kept in the White Spot archive. Worldwide launch January / February Shell Briar Cumberland Product News doc 5 of 15 KSH, October 2018

6 FEATURES Subject Chinese Zodiac Billiard BENEFITS Linked to astrology, with special appeal to Asian markets. Shape 03 - classic straight shape. Cumberland finish - sandblast finish in brown colour launched in Alfred Dunhill invented the sandblast finish in 1917 Shell Briar finish - sandblast finish in black colour - invented by Alfred Dunhill in first sand-blasted pipe in the world Cumberland / Vulcanite Traditional hand-cut taper mouthpiece, individually mouthpiece manufactured & fitted for each single pipe. Size 10mm Sterling silver band Leather Pouch Limited Edition Gr. 4 medium to large size Engraved with image of the pig Complementary soft lamb-nappa pouch with silver pig embossing; pouch is not sold as individual product. Exclusive & collectable. Although stamped up to 288, only 232 pipes per finish will be manufactured, of which only 231 units will be offered for sale. Certificate Individually numbered between 1 to 288 (omitting all numbers containing a 4 ). CODE DESCRIPTION AVAILABILITY DUDPZZODIAC19C Zodiac Pipe 2019 Cumberland Jan / Feb 2018 DUDPZZODIAC19S Zodiac Pipe 2019 Shell Briar Jan / Feb 2018 Product News doc 6 of 15 KSH, October 2018

7 Product News doc 7 of 15 KSH, October 2018

8 THE DALMATIAN PIPES THE DALMATIAN DOG The Dalmatian dog (also know as Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Leopard Carriage Dog or Firehouse Dog) is a breed that was originally used to run under or alongside horse-drawn carriages. First illustrations of this beautiful dog have been found in Croatia dating to the early 1600's, confirming its Dalmatian origin at the Croatian coast line from which its name derives. The Dalmatian dogs became a status symbols and were sought after by the nobility and high prices were achieved for that breed. The breed became better known and more popular after the publication of book The Hundred and One Dalmatians in 1956 by the British author Dodie Smith, which inspired several successful Walt Disney movies. Product News doc 8 of 15 KSH, October 2018

9 THE LIMITED EDITION PIPES THE DALMATIAN The Dalmatian pipes have been created and manufactured as limited edition pipes to honour this famous dog breed. The Dalmatian pipes are classic Billiard pipes in size group 3 (3103) equipped with very special Army (or Military) mounts. These Army mounts have been crafted from a material called Erinoid. The first plastic used was cellulose nitrate developed in the mid-19th Century, which was popular for collars and cuffs. The second was Casein, a main component of milk and cheese products, that was hardened with formaldehyde and patented in Britain in Casein plastic was made under the trade name "Erinoid" at Lightpill Mills in Stroud, England for about 70 years from 1912 onwards. Unlike the later plastics such as Bakelite, Erinoid could be dyed in many bright colours. It could withstand the rigours of washing and ironing, dry cleaning solvents, etc. and became popular for buttons and other household goods. It was eventually replaced by oil-based plastics. We recently found a small cache of a spotted variety of Erinoid in our factory s stock room. Its similarity with the Dalmatian s coat inspired this pipe and edition. Each pipe is further accompanied by an impressive solid Sterling Dalmatian tamper. The highly collectable Dalmatian pipes & tampers are presented in a prestigious leather bound Dalmatian book and come with a numbered and hand-signed limited edition certificate. This series is strictly limited to only 101 units world-wide: - 20 pipes in Black Briar - 81 pipes in Shell Briar. World-wide launch February / March FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Product News doc 9 of 15 KSH, October 2018

10 Subject - Dalmatian Dog - Dog breed, originating in the 1600 s in Croatia / Dalmatian coast Shape - classic Billiard shape (3103) - best-selling White Spot shape Size Gp. 3 medium size Finishes - Black Briar: smooth black, Vulcanite mouthpiece - Shell Briar: sandblasted black, Vulcanite mouthpiece Shell Briar was the first sandblasted pipe in the world, invented by Alfred Dunhill in 1917 Mouthpieces Army Mount Tamper Presentation book Limited Edition Taper Vulcanite mouthpieces, individually cut, shaped, and finished for each single pipe. - Made from Erinoid material - Erinoid was the trading name for Casein hardened with formaldehyde and patented in Britain in Casein is a main component of the milk products (such as milk and cheese) - Dalmatian design - Height approximately 63 mm - solid Sterling silver, weight approx. 42 grams - Prestigious leather bound Dalmatian book Exclusive & very collectable - worldwide only - 20 pipes in Black Briar finish - 81 pipes in Shell Briar finish Certificate Each finish individually numbered and signed. CODE DESCRIPTION AVAILABILITY DUDPZDALMATD Dalmatian Pipe Black Briar February / March 2019 DUDPZDALMATS Dalmatian Pipe Shell Briar February / March 2019 Product News doc 10 of 15 KSH, October 2018

11 THE ALPINE PIPES THE ALPHORN Product News doc 11 of 15 KSH, October 2018

12 The Alphorn (German: Alpenhorn) is literally translated as Horn of the Alps. These traditional long horns were played by Swiss, Austrian, Bavarian and French Alpine herdsmen and villagers, originally sounded for intercommunication and at daily ceremonies and seasonal festivals. With the sound of the Alphorn the cows were called from the pastures and into the barn at milking time. Today, these imposing horns are mostly played as musical instruments. Like the didgeridoo, the Indian bamboo or wooden trumpet and the African horn, the alphorn is one of the original wooden wind instruments. The Alphorn is carved or bored in wood and overwound with birch bark. Most instruments are straight, reaching 12 feet (4 metres) in length; since the mid-19th century, especially in Switzerland, the bell may be upcurved. THE LIMITED PRODUCTION ALPHORN PIPES Product News doc 12 of 15 KSH, October 2018

13 These impressive White Spot pipes have been inspired by the shape of traditional Alphorns of the Swiss, Austrian, Bavarian and French alpine mountains. The Alphorn pipe are individually hand-turned, classified as Collector XL, and measure an impressive 34cm (13.5 inches) in length. The pipes are fitted in a special Ventage case. The Ventage pipe case was invented by Alfred Dunhill in 1919 and patented the following year. The name is a combination of the words Vintage and ventilation, as those cases are equipped with a ventilation channel so that the used pipe can continue to dry in the closed case. Only a few units have been manufactured in this production, only a total of 34 pipes across all finishes will be available. Launch February / March FEATURES Subject Alphorn KEY BENEFITS Inspired by the traditional Alphorn instruments of the European Alps Product News doc 13 of 15 KSH, October 2018

14 Shape Mouthpiece Size Ventage Case Limited Production Certificate Inspired by Alphorn musical instrument COLLECTOR free-hand Churchwarden shape stamped HT XL HT stands for Hand-turn, XL for Extra-Large Taper mouthpiece, individually cut, shaped, finished and fitted from either black Vulcanite or marbled Cumberland rods. Collector XL approximately 34cm / 13.5 inches long - Special Ventage case - equipped with ventilation channel - invented by Alfred Dunhill in 1919 and patented in 1920 Extremely exclusive & collectable a total of only 34 units across all finishes manufactured in this production run Hand-signed. CODE DESCRIPTION AVAILABILITY DPZALPHORNB Alphorn Pipe Bruyere February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNC Alphorn Pipe Cumberland February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNCT Alphorn Pipe County February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNRB Alphorn Pipe Rubybark February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNS Alphorn Pipe Shell Briar February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNT Alphorn Pipe Tanshell February / March 2019 DPZALPHORN1ST Alphorn Pipe Straight Grain 1-Star February / March 2019 DPZALPHORN2ST Alphorn Pipe Straight Grain 2-Star February / March 2019 DPZALPHORN4ST Alphorn Pipe Straight Grain 4-Star February / March 2019 DPZALPHORNGST Alphorn Pipe Straight Grain G February / March 2019 Product News doc 14 of 15 KSH, October 2018

15 Product News doc 15 of 15 KSH, October 2018