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== A brief history of GBD == | == 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. | ||
In 1903 an additional factory was built in England and ran by Oppenheimer. The Paris factory moved to Saint-Claude in 1952. Since 1981 the majority of GBD pipes come from the English factory. At about that same time GBD merged with Comoys, since then all production for both GBD and Comoy comes from a single factory. ''( I wasn't kidding when I said it was brief! )'' | In 1903 an additional factory was built in England and ran by Oppenheimer. The Paris factory moved to [[Saint-Claude]] in 1952. Since 1981 the majority of GBD pipes come from the English factory. At about that same time GBD merged with Comoys, since then all production for both GBD and Comoy comes from a single factory. ''( I wasn't kidding when I said it was brief! )'' | ||
More history and addition information can be read in the main [[GBD]] article. | More history and addition information can be read in the main [[GBD]] article. | ||
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*'''Celebrity''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "A deep toned finish geared to the nation's popular price bracket." -catalog ( 1980 ) | *'''Celebrity''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "A deep toned finish geared to the nation's popular price bracket." -catalog ( 1980 ) | ||
*'''Century''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1950 | *'''Century''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1950 | ||
*'''Century Matt''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1950 | |||
*'''Champion''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced 1981. Natural finish "premium" briar -catalog ( 1981 ) | *'''Champion''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced 1981. Natural finish "premium" briar -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Chevreuse''' -- France: natural smooth -FF | *'''Chevreuse''' -- France: natural smooth -FF | ||
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*'''Giant''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Giant''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''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 ) | *'''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 ) | ||
*'''Grotesque''' -- France, unknown of also made in England | |||
*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- 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 ) | *'''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 ) | ||
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*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- 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 ) | *'''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 ) | ||
*'''Lilliput''' -- England, natural virgin finish, small stature pipe | |||
*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | *'''Mandarin''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''Marquis''' -- | *'''Marquis''' -- France: Logo (M) in circle | ||
*'''Medley''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Medley''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''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 ) | *'''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 ) | ||
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*'''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 | *'''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''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced 1976 in honor of the American BiCentennial, polished dark brown "take off" finish | *'''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''' -- Rusticated finish, made in France: - | ||
*'''Sieur''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: dark brown blast w/wide ring groove -BJ | *'''Sieur''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: dark brown blast w/wide ring groove -BJ | ||
*'''Special Standard''' -- Factory unknown: medium dark reddish smooth. -TH | *'''Special Standard''' -- Factory unknown: medium dark reddish smooth. -TH | ||
*''' | *'''Special''' -- Production in England | ||
*'''Straight Grain''' -- France | *'''Speciale''' -- Production in France | ||
*'''Straight Grain''' -- France and made in England too: - | |||
*'''Stardust''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced or re-introduced in 1981. "premium" briar. Light "take off" finish -catalog ( 1981 ) | *'''Stardust''' -- Factory unknown: Introduced or re-introduced in 1981. "premium" briar. Light "take off" finish -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Super Flame''' -- a straight grain pipe Factory England: - | |||
*'''Super Grain''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Super Grain''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Tanzania''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Tanzania''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
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*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth freehand shapes, mostly large/oversized pipes. Possible made by the Jameson brothers. -TH | *'''Unique''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth freehand shapes, mostly large/oversized pipes. Possible made by the Jameson brothers. -TH | ||
*'''Universe''' -- | *'''Universe''' -- Production in France: - | ||
*'''Varichrome''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Matt finish, dual tone. Swirled acrylic bits in "copper, jade, champagne or pewter" -catalog (1976) | *'''Varichrome''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Matt finish, dual tone. Swirled acrylic bits in "copper, jade, champagne or pewter" -catalog (1976) | ||
*'''Virgin''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth light finish. For many years the one perfect (eg, no fills) GBD. -TH | *'''Virgin''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: smooth light finish. For many years the one perfect (eg, no fills) GBD. -TH | ||
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*'''Chevruese''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Chevruese''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''[[City de Luxe]]''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''[[City de Luxe]]''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Clubhouse''' -- Factory | *'''Clubhouse''' -- England Factory: Similar to Penthouse but in "Mocha" Matt take off color. "Chairleg" mouthpiece. | ||
*'''Cordoban''' -- Factory unknown: "More than a Sandblast, more than a Tanblast, the additional feature to the finish is a final tipping process enhancing the beauty of the sandblasted graining." -catalog ( 1976 ). This style was listed under "Private Brand Pipes" in the catalog which means that GBD would stamp a custom name of the pipe, often the name of a pipe shop or chain. | *'''Cordoban''' -- Factory unknown: "More than a Sandblast, more than a Tanblast, the additional feature to the finish is a final tipping process enhancing the beauty of the sandblasted graining." -catalog ( 1976 ). This style was listed under "Private Brand Pipes" in the catalog which means that GBD would stamp a custom name of the pipe, often the name of a pipe shop or chain. | ||
*'''Cornwall(?)''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | *'''Cornwall(?)''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||