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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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*'''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 | *'''Special''' -- Production in England | ||
*'''Speciale''' -- Production in France | *'''Speciale''' -- Production in France | ||
*'''Straight Grain''' -- 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: - | ||