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[[File:GBD CityDeLuxe 1932.jpg|thumb|1932 Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | [[File:GBD CityDeLuxe 1932.jpg|thumb|1932 Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
'''NEW''' French Version '''[[GBD.fr]]'''. '''''Many thanks to Jean-Christophe Bienfait for his translation''''' | |||
Deutsche Version siehe '''[[GBD.de]]''' | Deutsche Version siehe '''[[GBD.de]]''' | ||
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Few details are known about the early fabrication of Meerschaum pipes. But as elsewhere too, the bulk was made as figural carvings. However at a remarkable early time GBD also offered standard models such as Bents, derivations of clay pipes reminding of current Dublins or Belges and early Bulldog variations. | Few details are known about the early fabrication of Meerschaum pipes. But as elsewhere too, the bulk was made as figural carvings. However at a remarkable early time GBD also offered standard models such as Bents, derivations of clay pipes reminding of current Dublins or Belges and early Bulldog variations. | ||
[[Image:GBDcasedBentweb.jpg|thumb|left|French made New Era, courtesy G.L.Pease Collection]] | [[Image:GBDcasedBentweb.jpg|thumb|left|French made New Era, courtesy G.L.Pease Collection]][[File:GBD Unique Straight Grain.JPG|thumb|thumb|Beautiful examples from Václav Blahovec's collection]][[File:Silver GBD pipes from my collection.JPG|thumb|Examples of silver embellished GBDs from Václav Blahovec's collection]] | ||
Very early the proprietors of GBD recognized the inestimable advantages of briar wood for tobacco pipes. Shortly after the first fabrications in Saint-Claude had started they fixed contacts with suppliers there and began to obtain the new raw material to produce briar pipes in Paris. Soon the briars outdid the Meerschaums as the mainstay product. Business and reputation developed quickly and well. During it's first 40 years, GBD was honored with 15 medals of achievement on important international fairs worldwide. This helped a lot to introduce the brand successfully not only in Europe, but also in the USA, Canada, Australia and a little bit later in South Africa. From the very beginning GBD obtained only best quality stummels and/or pre-drilled pipes. | Very early the proprietors of GBD recognized the inestimable advantages of briar wood for tobacco pipes. Shortly after the first fabrications in Saint-Claude had started they fixed contacts with suppliers there and began to obtain the new raw material to produce briar pipes in Paris. Soon the briars outdid the Meerschaums as the mainstay product. Business and reputation developed quickly and well. During it's first 40 years, GBD was honored with 15 medals of achievement on important international fairs worldwide. This helped a lot to introduce the brand successfully not only in Europe, but also in the USA, Canada, Australia and a little bit later in South Africa. From the very beginning GBD obtained only best quality stummels and/or pre-drilled pipes. | ||
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[[Image:GBD9242NS.jpg|thumb|right|New Standard, bent Rhodesian (#9242) shape, courtesy G.L.Pease Collection]][[Image:GBD1.jpg|thumb|GBD Estate Pipe Virgin Bent Billiard 508 from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]][[Image:GBD3.jpg|thumb|GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | [[Image:GBD9242NS.jpg|thumb|right|New Standard, bent Rhodesian (#9242) shape, courtesy G.L.Pease Collection]][[Image:GBD1.jpg|thumb|GBD Estate Pipe Virgin Bent Billiard 508 from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]][[Image:GBD3.jpg|thumb|GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | ||
Early GBDs were made only in one single grade concerning the wood’s quality, later supplemented by a second one, and there was only a very limited number of finishes. But toward the end of the 19th century, the demand changed. For example the Britons preferred darker stainings. More differentiated customer’s wishes made the introduction of additional markings necessary. GBD Xtra and GBD Special were very early models who’s names indicated special final treatments and / or fitments. The standard quality was stamped simply with GBD. | Early GBDs were made only in one single grade concerning the wood’s quality, later supplemented by a second one, and there was only a very limited number of finishes. But toward the end of the 19th century, the demand changed. For example the Britons preferred darker stainings. More differentiated customer’s wishes made the introduction of additional markings necessary. GBD Xtra and GBD Special were very early models who’s names indicated special final treatments and / or fitments. The standard quality was stamped simply with GBD. | ||
<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="French-made 1892 GBD bulldog. The pipe is unique not only for its age and condition, but it appears to have some connection to the renowned French general, Alfred-Amédée Dodds. Courtesy Anthony Cook (cooksfinepipeworks.com), who restored it."> | |||
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At the end of the 19th century GBD offered 1,500 models(!). (Please note however, that the same shape offered with three different materials for the stems was counted thrice!) In the first decade of the 20th century stems made of amber and synthetic amber were still widely used, but Vulcanite and horn had become the most popular materials. A further sign of the times were army mount pipes which were available meanwhile in 30 different shapes of inceasing popularity. The winner of the day was the Billiard (36 shapes now), along with 36 Bents and 32 Dublins / Zulus. Best newcomer was the Bulldog (15). The hoofs were almost out of fashion. | At the end of the 19th century GBD offered 1,500 models(!). (Please note however, that the same shape offered with three different materials for the stems was counted thrice!) In the first decade of the 20th century stems made of amber and synthetic amber were still widely used, but Vulcanite and horn had become the most popular materials. A further sign of the times were army mount pipes which were available meanwhile in 30 different shapes of inceasing popularity. The winner of the day was the Billiard (36 shapes now), along with 36 Bents and 32 Dublins / Zulus. Best newcomer was the Bulldog (15). The hoofs were almost out of fashion. | ||
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After the war, GBD continued production both in London and in Paris. London GBDs mainly went into the national trade and as well into the British Empire and the USA. Paris on the other hand served the French and the other European markets. The location of the factories influenced the GBD history furthermore in the future although later on the products of both countries occasionally were marketed side to side to match special market requests. | After the war, GBD continued production both in London and in Paris. London GBDs mainly went into the national trade and as well into the British Empire and the USA. Paris on the other hand served the French and the other European markets. The location of the factories influenced the GBD history furthermore in the future although later on the products of both countries occasionally were marketed side to side to match special market requests. | ||
[[Image:Gbd.gif|thumb|right|Left 2 are French, right is English, Colossus, 7.25" long, courtesy Derek Green]] | [[Image:Gbd.gif|thumb|right|Left 2 are French, right is English, Colossus, 7.25" long, courtesy Derek Green]] | ||
[[Image:GBD 1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Standard 1054 France | [[Image:18898.JPG|thumb|right| Courtesy Yuriy Novikov]]] | ||
[[Image:BULL 1-1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Prehistoric 237 U | [[Image:GBD 1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Standard 1054 France Сollection Yuriy Novikov]] | ||
[[Image:D 1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD STANDARD 1086 St.Claude | [[Image:BULL 1-1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Prehistoric 237 U Сollection Yuriy Novikov]] | ||
[[Image:D 1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD STANDARD 1086 St.Claude Сollection Yuriy Novikov]] | |||
[[Image:GBD 922.jpg|thumb|GBD 922 STRAIGHT GRAIN France]] | [[Image:GBD 922.jpg|thumb|GBD 922 STRAIGHT GRAIN France]] | ||
[[Image:NE 1-8.jpg|thumb|GBD NEW ERA A.L'ALGERIEN PARIS 1930-40 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']] | [[Image:NE 1-8.jpg|thumb|GBD NEW ERA A.L'ALGERIEN PARIS 1930-40 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']] | ||
[[Image:1019-01-1.jpg|thumb|right|GBD UNIQUE STRAIGHT GRAIN London England, Courtesy [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]]] | |||
[[Image:GBD2.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from | [[Image:GBD2.jpg|thumb|right|GBD Estate Pipe Unique Magnum Sized Bent Champaigne Sitter from | ||
[http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=310 Smoker's Haven]]] | ||
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* Important to mention is also the '''[[Riseagle]]'''—completely produced in Paris before the wartime for England’s smokers who wanted “a cheap but dependable British made pipe”… one of the most successful 1 Shilling pipes until 1939! The introduction of the luxury impact on the excise tax for pipes after the war put an end to this cheap brand. | * Important to mention is also the '''[[Riseagle]]'''—completely produced in Paris before the wartime for England’s smokers who wanted “a cheap but dependable British made pipe”… one of the most successful 1 Shilling pipes until 1939! The introduction of the luxury impact on the excise tax for pipes after the war put an end to this cheap brand. | ||
Other brands of this time were marketed with even larger independence. The '''[[Dr. | Other brands of this time were marketed with even larger independence. The '''[[Dr. Plumb's]]''' had been developed by the Parisian sales manager J.B. Rubinovich in 1925 when GBD France needed “a cheap line of pipes" especially for the Canadian market. In fact, the new brand was nicknamed for Mr. Rubinovich’s secretary Leslie W. Plumb, whose most important business was "to doctor figure" the ledgers. Dr. Plumb’s made their way not only in Canada. - The '''Peter Piper''', as well as the Dr. Plumb’s produced in Saint-Claude, is another great example that stampings like "London made" or "London England" are not always totally trustworthy also on older pipes! Not only today numberless brands are made in Saint Claude and stamped with whatever the buyer wants to be stamped... | ||
<gallery widths=250 heights=300 caption="1907 GBD, courtesy Racine & Laramie Tobacconist"> | |||
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<gallery widths=185 caption="Counter Top Advertiser, courtesy Racine & Laramie Tobacconist"> | |||
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<gallery widths= | <gallery widths=185px caption="French made GBD (Opera) 1880-1900, courtesy Yuriy Novikov"> | ||
File:GBD OPERA.jpeg | File:GBD OPERA.jpeg | ||
File:GBD OPERA 2.jpeg | File:GBD OPERA 2.jpeg | ||
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File:GBD 04.jpg | File:GBD 04.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="An early 3 star GBD, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | |||
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'''Note:''' ''We are looking for additional dating information on this style of GBD nomenclature. Please add it here, or send it to sethile.pipes@gmail.com , and we can add it for you.'' | |||
<gallery widths= | <center><gallery widths=250px heights=185 caption="Examples and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | ||
File:GBDIntl01.jpg|GBD International | File:GBDIntl01.jpg|GBD International | ||
File:GBDIntl05.jpg|International Detail | File:GBDIntl05.jpg|International Detail | ||
File:GBD01.jpg|What appears to be an early pipe with a bone stem | |||
File:GBD07.jpg|Early Nomenclature | |||
File:GBD08.jpg|Steal tenon and stinger with bone stem | |||
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<gallery widths=250px heights=185 caption="Jameson's (GBD Second) examples and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths=200px caption="Various examples"> | ||
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File:GBD_MRCLD_complete.jpeg | File:GBD_MRCLD_complete.jpeg | ||
File:GBD_MRCLD_detail.jpeg | File:GBD_MRCLD_detail.jpeg | ||
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File:NE 02-2.jpg | File:NE 02-2.jpg | ||
File:GBD 724 Standard France.jpg | File:GBD 724 Standard France.jpg | ||
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File:GBD EXTRA DRY.jpg | File:GBD EXTRA DRY.jpg | ||
File:GBD EXTRA DRY 326.jpg | File:GBD EXTRA DRY 326.jpg | ||
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File:MARCEE DE LUXE (GBD).jpg|MARCEE DE LUXE (Marechal Ruchon & Co. Ltd) | File:MARCEE DE LUXE (GBD).jpg|MARCEE DE LUXE (Marechal Ruchon & Co. Ltd) | ||
File:MARCEE DE LUXE (GBD)2.jpg|MARCEE DE LUXE (Marechal Ruchon & Co. Ltd) | File:MARCEE DE LUXE (GBD)2.jpg|MARCEE DE LUXE (Marechal Ruchon & Co. Ltd) | ||
</gallery> | File:City de Luxe Straight Grain.jpg|City de Luxe Straight Grain | ||
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[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: Great Britain]] | [[Category: Great Britain]][[Category:France]] | ||
[[Category:GBD]] | [[Category:GBD]] | ||