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*'''Ambassador''' -- | *'''Ambassador''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Baronet''' -- | *'''Baronet''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Medium dark stain. -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Bronze Velvet''' -- | *'''Bronze Velvet''' -- Factory unknown: Natural finish, swirled bronze acrylic bit. Our ultimate GBD! Only the choicest natural bowls are selected for this premium newcomer. The crowning touch is the handcut mottled Bronze Velvet mouthpiece blending in complementary contrast to the bowl." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Cavalry''' -- | *'''Cavalry''' -- England? France: Lower priced GBD. Leather wrapped. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Celebrity''' -- | *'''Celebrity''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "A deep toned finish geared to the nation's popular price bracket." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Century''' -- | *'''Century''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1950 | ||
*'''Champion''' -- | *'''Champion''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced 1981. Natural finish "premium" briar -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Chevreuse''' -- | *'''Chevreuse''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: natural smooth -FF | ||
*'''Concorde''' -- | *'''Concorde''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Lower priced GBD, "take off" brown/black stained sandblast. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Corinthian''' -- | *'''Corinthian''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Coronet''' -- | *'''Coronet''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Lower priced GBD, "take off" brown/black stained matt finish with "recessed platform" mouthpieces. -catalog ( 1976 ) These low cost pipes were possibly not always produced in normal GBD shapes. | ||
*'''Corsair''' -- | *'''Corsair''' -- France, unknown of also made in England: - | ||
*'''Decor''' -- | *'''Decor''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced 1981. Dark "take off" stain, smooth finish. White Acrylic ferrule ring. Swirled acrylic bit. Stamped GBD rondelle instead of metal insert. -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Dura Mount | *'''Dura Mount -- Factory unknown: Metal stem/bit fitting? | ||
*'''Ebony''' -- | *'''Ebony''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: light to medium brown smooth, muted black accents.-TH: Matt dual tone. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Elite''' -- | *'''Elite''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Export''' -- | *'''Export''' -- Factory unknown: smooth medium -JS | ||
*'''Fantasy''' -- | *'''Fantasy''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: black sandblast, with smooth panels, geometric shapes (triangles, diamonds, etc.) masked before blasting. -TH | ||
*'''Flame Grain''' -- | *'''Flame Grain''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Natural finish | ||
*'''Giant''' -- | *'''Giant''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Granitan''' -- | *'''Granitan''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: sandblasted, then partially sanded smooth, resulting in a pebbley texture, stained light yellowish brown. -TH: "An acceptable concept in a finish which combines the light weight of a sandblasted pipe, the beauty of a Virgin finish and the attractiveness of two-tone brown coloring." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Handhewn''' -- | *'''Handhewn''' -- Factory unknown: Smooth with carved patchs, dark stain. "Don't be mislead. This distinctive masterpiece of carving is not positioned to hide flaws. Rather it uniformly appears at the base of each bowl one side contrasted against the top of the bowl on the reverse side." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''International''' -- | *'''International''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: medium brown smooth, carved top rim, rim stained black. -TH: Matt take off finish "with just a hint of surface waxing" -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Iringa''' -- | *'''Iringa''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Leather covered. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Jenga''' -- | *'''Jenga''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. "Rustic" peeble finish in a yellow tone. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Jubilee''' -- | *'''Jubilee''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: dark reddish smooth -JH: "Black Lucite handcut mouthpiece featuring comfort steps on top and underside." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Kibo''' -- | *'''Kibo''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. High gloss finish in a yellow tone. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Ladybird''' -- | *'''Ladybird''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Some might not be marked with GBD logo. "The ultimate pipe for the ultimate lady. ... Neatly presented in an attractive sturdy box covered in contrasting blue color scheme, each unit contains a delicately colored pastel miniature tobacco pouch - in short, the complete lady's smoking companion." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Legacy''' -- | *'''Legacy''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Oiled finish, matt "take off" stain, roughened rim, carved worm hole finish. Military style turned stem. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''London Made''' -- | *'''London Made''' -- Factory unknown: Some might not be marked with GBD logo and some with additional "house" stampings. Introduced in 1978(?) plain wax finished branded pipes" available in at least six stains. -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Mandarin''' -- | *'''Mandarin''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''Marquis''' -- | *'''Marquis''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Medley''' -- | *'''Medley''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Midnight''' -- | *'''Midnight''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: dark brown -PR: Introduced in 1980(?): "A touch of class! A rich combination of deep charcoal briar color, complimented with a matching Hand Cut Acrylic mouthpiece. Surprisingly affordable in the middle popular price range." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Militaire''' -- | *'''Militaire''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: push/military bit, vulcanite ferrule. Usually brown sandblast. -TH | ||
*'''Millenium''' -- | *'''Millenium''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''New Era''' -- | *'''New Era''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: reddish smooth generally. Occasionally a brown sandblast New Era shows up. -TH | ||
*'''New Standard''' -- | *'''New Standard''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: brown smooth. -TH: Polished "tobacco" brown finish. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Nusi''' -- | *'''Nusi''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Black color, hand carved gouge finish. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Original''' -- | *'''Original''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: medium brown smooth. -BJ | ||
*'''Pageant''' -- | *'''Pageant''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced 1981. Dark "take off" stain, smooth finish. Swirled amber/orange colored acrylic bit. Stamped GBD rondelle instead of metal insert. -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Pedigree''' -- | *'''Pedigree''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Pedigree I''' -- | *'''Pedigree I''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Pedigree II''' -- | *'''Pedigree II''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Popular''' -- | *'''Popular''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Prehistoric''' -- | *'''Prehistoric''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: black sandblast. -TH: Available with Clear Persplex, Vulcanite, Pearl and Copper Acrylic -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Prestige''' -- | *'''Prestige''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Matt natural finish, Perspex mouthpiece | ||
*'''Premier''' -- | *'''Premier''' -- England , unknown if also made in France:Introduced in 1980(?) "premium" briar. "We proudly launch this Flagship as the latest addition to our luxury line. A unique fiery Autumn color combination has been developed. featuring a smart stylized hand finished mouthpiece." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Prodigy''' -- | *'''Prodigy''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: According to the 1976 catalog these were a limited production "oversize" line available in just a few shapes. Natural finish. | ||
*'''Rock Root''' -- | *'''Rock Root''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: black vertically carved finish. (The lowest priced GBD in the 1960s and 70s). -TH: "Tipped" carving -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*Rosé''' -- | *Rosé''' -- Factory unknown: light reddish smooth. -TH: Introduced in 1981(?) -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Rustique''' -- | *'''Rustique''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Sablee''' -- | *'''Sablee''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: medium brown smooth. -TH | ||
*'''Samuel Pepys''' -- | *'''Samuel Pepys''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Long stemmed "Desk Pipe... Truly conjuring up the Dickensian character, designed for puffing in the opulent office or dwelling in the den." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Sauvage''' -- | *'''Sauvage''' -- England and France: light brown stain, smooth bowl with deep carved lines to hide flaws. Similar to a Savinelli Sherwood, but much deeper carved lines. -TH | ||
*'''Seventy-Six''' -- | *'''Seventy-Six''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1976 in honor of the American BiCentennial, polished dark brown "take off" finish | ||
*'''Sierra''' -- | *'''Sierra''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Sieur''' -- | *'''Sieur''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: dark brown blast w/wide ring groove -BJ | ||
*'''Special Standard''' -- | *'''Special Standard''' -- Factory unknown: medium dark reddish smooth. -TH | ||
*'''Speciales''' -- | *'''Speciales''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''Straight Grain''' -- | *'''Straight Grain''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''Stardust''' -- | *'''Stardust''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced or re-introduced in 1981. "premium" briar. Light "take off" finish -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Super Grain''' -- | *'''Super Grain''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Tanzania''' -- | *'''Tanzania''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Tapestry''' -- | *'''Tapestry''' -- Factory unknown: light brown sandblast, geometric panels masked before blasting. -TH: Chairleg stem. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Tapestry-R''' -- | *'''Tapestry-R''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "A mainstay of our line for many years, the original Tapestry has been modified to beat inflation and now sports a regualr Vulcanite, but maintains the unique mosaic effect on the bowl. No two pipes are identical." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Topaz''' -- | *'''Topaz''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced in 1980(?). "Probably the most perfect harmony of combining the soft beige tones of the Hand Cut Acrylic mouthpiece with complimentary shades of brown in the Briar." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Unique''' -- | *'''Unique''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth freehand shapes, mostly large/oversized pipes. Possible made by the Jameson brothers. -TH | ||
*'''Universe''' -- | *'''Universe''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Varichrome''' -- | *'''Varichrome''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Matt finish, dual tone. Swirled acrylic bits in "copper, jade, champagne or pewter" -catalog (1976) | ||
*'''Virgin''' -- | *'''Virgin''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth light finish. For many years the one perfect (eg, no fills) GBD. -TH | ||
*'''Xtra''' -- | *'''Xtra''' -- Factory unknown: Reddish smooth -PR: Introduced in 1930s? | ||
== List of GBD "Seconds" == | == List of GBD "Seconds" == | ||