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[[Image:GBD2.jpg|thumb|left| GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | [[Image:GBD2.jpg|thumb|left| GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | ||
[[Image:GBD3.jpg|thumb|right| GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from | [[Image:GBD3.jpg|thumb|right| GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from | ||
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[[Image:Gbd_150aniversary.jpg|thumb|right|New Production, 150 Year Celebration Billiard, Courtesy [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3553 Smoker's Haven]]] | [[Image:Gbd_150aniversary.jpg|thumb|right|New Production, 150 Year Celebration Billiard, Courtesy [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3553 Smoker's Haven]]] | ||
=== A brief history of GBD === | |||
The company was founded in Paris France in the 19th century by Ganeval, Boundier and Donninger who were no longer associated with the company by the turn of the century. By the time they left the GBD name was well established and thus retained. | The company was founded in Paris France in the 19th century by Ganeval, Boundier and Donninger who were no longer associated with the company by the turn of the century. By the time they left the GBD name was well established and thus retained. | ||
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Pedigree, Pedigree I, Pedigree II, Straight Grain, Prodigy, Bronze Velvet, Virgin, Varichrome, Prestige, Jubilee, New Era, Prehistoric, International, Universe, Speciale Standard, Ebony, Tapestry, New Standard, Granitan, Sauvage, Sierra, Penthouse, Legacy, Concorde. | Pedigree, Pedigree I, Pedigree II, Straight Grain, Prodigy, Bronze Velvet, Virgin, Varichrome, Prestige, Jubilee, New Era, Prehistoric, International, Universe, Speciale Standard, Ebony, Tapestry, New Standard, Granitan, Sauvage, Sierra, Penthouse, Legacy, Concorde. | ||
== Circa 1973 chart of lines == | |||
'''Virgin''': "Only the finest of closely grained briar is utilized for this exceptional | '''Virgin''': "Only the finest of closely grained briar is utilized for this exceptional | ||
pipe. Natural finish" | pipe. Natural finish" | ||
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clear mouthpiece creates an attractive contrast to the deep dark finish." | clear mouthpiece creates an attractive contrast to the deep dark finish." | ||
G.L. Pease has a beautiful collection of older GBDs, as shown is this very interesting article called: | |||
[[Pieces From My GBD Collection]]. | |||
== Current Production == | |||
Current GBD [http://www.oppenheimers.co.uk/gbd.htm website]. GBD is now made by [[Cadogan]], who also make [[Comoys]] of London, [[Dr. Plumb's]] Perfect Pipes, [[BBB]], and [[Orlik]] Pipes. [http://www.oppenheimers.co.uk/]. Since the merger in 1981 with Comoys, GBD pipes are not considered to be of the quality they were under the original companies. Metal rondelles were discontinued after the merger with Comoy. | |||
== Contact Information == | |||
E-mail: mailto:cad@oppenheimers.co.uk | |||
Tel: 08708 722 754 / 08708 722 755 Fax: 08708 722 750 (Trade customers only) | |||
== Offsite links == | |||
This site has some excellent [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html GBD Model Information] | This site has some excellent [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html GBD Model Information] | ||
Here is a 1961 GBD Flyer from: [http://www.chriskeene.com/gbdpage.htm Chris' Pipe Pages] | |||
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Interesting thread on the: [[http://grayfoxonline.mywowbb.com/forum1/463-1.html Gray Fox Forum]] | |||