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''This GBD Model Information is the work of Jerry Hanna, which he developed for his website [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html Perardua.net]. Jerry has very kindly allowed us to adapt his work for use in this Pipedia article.'' | ''This GBD Model Information is the work of Jerry Hanna, which he developed for his website [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html Perardua.net]. Jerry has very kindly allowed us to adapt his work for use in this Pipedia article.'' | ||
[[File:GBDVirginBulldog.jpg|thumb|GBD Virgin Bulldogs, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog1.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog2.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]] | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
This is a listing of some of the various pipe lines manufactured by GBD, I have gathered this information from a variety of sources including posts to the "alt.smokers.pipes" usenet newsgroup, and from the book "Who made that pipe?" by Herb Wilczak and Tom Colwell. | |||
This is a listing of some of the various pipe lines manufactured by [[GBD]], I have gathered this information from a variety of sources including posts to the "alt.smokers.pipes" usenet newsgroup, and from the book "Who made that pipe?" by Herb Wilczak and Tom Colwell. | |||
I have read and have been told that Mr. John Tolle is working on a definitive book on GBD, I am eagerly awaiting it's publication! | I have read and have been told that Mr. John Tolle is working on a definitive book on GBD, I am eagerly awaiting it's publication! | ||
Until then I offer this meager webpage as a source for others like myself wishing to learn more about GBD pipes. | Until then I offer this meager webpage as a source for others like myself wishing to learn more about GBD pipes. | ||
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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. | ||
'''Note:'''Information on specific GBD shapes may be found here on Pipedia at [[GBD Shapes/Numbers]] or in it's original form at: http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDshape.html | '''Note:'''Information on specific GBD shapes may be found here on Pipedia at [[GBD Shapes/Numbers]] or in it's original form at: http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDshape.html | ||
[[File:GBD 1961Flyer Virgin Shape357.jpg|thumb|Virgin Shape 357 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewEra Shape9435.jpg|thumb|New Era Shape 9435 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer Prehistoric Shape9442.jpg|thumb|Prehistoric Shape 9442 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewStandard Shape9447.jpg|thumb|New Standard Shape 9447 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]] [[File:GBD 1961Flyer FrenchSpecialeShapes.jpg|thumb|French Speciale and Sablee Shapes from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]] | |||
*The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD. | == Notes on the listings == | ||
*Below that is a list of 2nds or pipes not stamped GBD, there may be lines misidentified as 2nds which may be firsts and vice-versa. | |||
*These lists are presented in alphabetical order with no emphasis on quality rankings. Near the bottom of the page is some information about quality ranking.*GBD pipes were manufactured both in England and France ( E/F ), some lines were possibly produced in both locations. | * The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD. | ||
*Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?" | * Below that is a list of 2nds or pipes not stamped GBD, there may be lines misidentified as 2nds which may be firsts and vice-versa. | ||
*Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials. | * These lists are presented in alphabetical order with no emphasis on quality rankings. Near the bottom of the page is some information about quality ranking. | ||
*This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-) | * GBD pipes were manufactured both in England and France ( E/F ), some lines were possibly produced in both locations. | ||
*Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted! | * Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?" | ||
*02/19/00 - I've recently acquired a small collection of Oppenheimer GBD catalogs from the 70s & 80s and will be adding a lot of additional info to the page as time allows. It is apparent from studying these catalogs that certain lines might be considered a "first" or a "second" depending on the year of production, a line might carry the GBD logo one year and the next year be marketed as a "stand alone" line. It's also apparent some lines change over time, an example would be pipes in the Penthouse line were originally a "charcoal gray" finish but later were produced with a "tobacco brown" stain. | * Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials. | ||
**As I add descriptive info from these catalogs I will mark that info with a "-catalog". It's often interesting and amusing to read some of the prose used. | * This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-) | ||
**The catalogs refer to various finishes including one called "take off" a dual tone staining technique that darkens just the softer part of the grain creating a higher contrast. | * Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted! | ||
**If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know. | * 02/19/00 - I've recently acquired a small collection of Oppenheimer GBD catalogs from the 70s & 80s and will be adding a lot of additional info to the page as time allows. It is apparent from studying these catalogs that certain lines might be considered a "first" or a "second" depending on the year of production, a line might carry the GBD logo one year and the next year be marketed as a "stand alone" line. It's also apparent some lines change over time, an example would be pipes in the Penthouse line were originally a "charcoal gray" finish but later were produced with a "tobacco brown" stain. | ||
**I have deleted the two date columns from the line tables, it's very apparent that there is not a lot of date documentation available. Any date info I do come across will be added to the description column. | ** As I add descriptive info from these catalogs I will mark that info with a "-catalog". It's often interesting and amusing to read some of the prose used. | ||
*02/26/00 - added info from 1980 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. | ** The catalogs refer to various finishes including one called "take off" a dual tone staining technique that darkens just the softer part of the grain creating a higher contrast. | ||
*03/04/00 - added info from 1981 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. Catalog format changed in 1981, not as much text as previous catalogs but nicer photos. | ** If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know. | ||
** I have deleted the two date columns from the line tables, it's very apparent that there is not a lot of date documentation available. Any date info I do come across will be added to the description column. | |||
* 02/26/00 - added info from 1980 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. | |||
* 03/04/00 - added info from 1981 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. Catalog format changed in 1981, not as much text as previous catalogs but nicer photos. | |||
== List of GBD Models == | == List of GBD Models == | ||
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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''' -- | *'''Chevreuse''' -- France: natural smooth -FF | ||
*'''Concorde''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Lower priced GBD, "take off" brown/black stained sandblast. -catalog ( 1976 ) | *'''Concorde''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: Lower priced GBD, "take off" brown/black stained sandblast. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Corinthian''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Corinthian''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
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*'''Elite''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Elite''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Export''' -- Factory unknown: smooth medium -JS | *'''Export''' -- Factory unknown: smooth medium -JS | ||
*'''Extra Dry''' -- France, unknown if also made in England. | |||
*'''Fantasy''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: black sandblast, with smooth panels, geometric shapes (triangles, diamonds, etc.) masked before blasting. -TH | *'''Fantasy''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: black sandblast, with smooth panels, geometric shapes (triangles, diamonds, etc.) masked before blasting. -TH | ||
*'''Flame Grain''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Natural finish | *'''Flame Grain''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Natural finish | ||
*'''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 | *'''International''' -- France and England made: medium brown smooth, carved top rim, rim stained black. -TH: Matt take off finish "with just a hint of surface waxing" -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Iringa''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Leather covered. -catalog ( 1976 ) | *'''Iringa''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Leather covered. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Jenga''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. "Rustic" | *'''Jenga''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. "Rustic" pebble finish in a yellow tone. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. High gloss finish in a yellow tone. -catalog ( 1976 ) | *'''Kibo''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. High gloss finish in a yellow tone. -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 ) | *'''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 | *'''Mandarin''' -- France and England: - | ||
*'''Marquis''' -- | *'''Marquis''' -- France: Logo (M) in circle | ||
*'''Medley''' -- | *'''Medley''' -- England: sandblast finish | ||
*'''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 ) | ||
*'''Militaire''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: push/military bit, vulcanite ferrule. Usually brown sandblast. -TH | *'''Militaire''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: push/military bit, vulcanite ferrule. Usually brown sandblast. -TH | ||
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*'''Nusi''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Black color, hand carved gouge finish. -catalog ( 1976 ) | *'''Nusi''' -- African Meerschaum, made in Tanganyika. Black color, hand carved gouge finish. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Original''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: medium brown smooth. -BJ | *'''Original''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: medium brown smooth. -BJ | ||
*'''Orly''' -- France: natural smooth. | |||
*'''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 ) | *'''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''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | *'''Pedigree''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
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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 | ||
*'''Sovereign''' -- Natural stain, Produced in England and 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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Please send me any corrections or additional information you might have on these. | Please send me any corrections or additional information you might have on these. | ||
*'''Americana''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | |||
*'''Arizona''' -- Factory unknown: - | |||
*'''Americana''' -- | *'''Autumn Gold''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Arizona''' -- | *'''Beau Nash''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Autumn Gold''' -- | *'''Blue Jean''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Beau Nash''' -- | *'''Brunette''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Blue Jean''' -- | *'''Chevruese''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Brunette''' -- | *'''[[City de Luxe]]''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Chevruese''' -- | *'''Clubhouse''' -- England Factory: Similar to Penthouse but in "Mocha" Matt take off color. "Chairleg" mouthpiece. | ||
*'''City | *'''Cockney''' -- England, unknown if also made in France | ||
*'''Clubhouse''' -- | *'''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''' -- | *'''Cornwall(?)''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Cornwall(?)''' -- | *'''Country Club, LONDON MADE''' -- England, natural stain - | ||
*'''Cyclone''' -- | *'''Cyclone''' -- Factory unknown: "An ingeneous Swiss-made cover inset to our shape of the year. Now you can safely puff in the park, on the parkway, your friend's new couch. Finished in the dual tone Irwin's color." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Daddy''' -- | *'''Daddy''' --Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Davos''' -- | *'''Davos''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Digby''' -- | *'''[[Digby]]''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Available in a smooth walnut finish or a dark sandblast. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Estacis''' -- | *'''Estacis''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Fouquet''' -- | *'''Fouquet''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Garlan(d)''' -- | *'''Garlan(d)''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Handmade''' -- | *'''Handmade''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''House of Commons''' -- | *'''House of Commons''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Insignia''' -- | *'''Insignia''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Available in Matt, Sandblast and "Handtooled", fitted with a "stylized pinched" mouthpiece. -catalog (1976) | ||
*'''Irwin''' -- | *'''[[Irwin's]]''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "The warm dual-tone brown finish deepens with repeated smoking. Finest Rum is used in the special process of maturing these fine pipes. It's smooth flavor complements the natural taste of fine tobacco." -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Kingswood | *'''Kingswood''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Matt DeLuxe''' -- | *'''Matt DeLuxe''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Tobacco brown "take off" Matt finish -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. | ||
*'''Matt Special | *'''Matt Special''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "Warm Amber" on black dual tone Matt finish, "mid-priced" private label. -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. | ||
*'''Medley''' -- | *'''Medley''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: "A collection of oversize Conquest and Collector shapes...varying shape selection", varying finishs. -catalog ( 1981 ) | ||
*'''Oxford''' -- | *'''Oxford''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Peerless''' -- | *'''Peerless''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Penthouse''' -- | *'''Penthouse''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Originally finished in "Charcoal" Matt take off color. Brown take off examples exist. "Chairleg" mouthpiece. -catalog ( 1976 ) | ||
*'''Pinner''' -- | *'''Pinner''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Racines''' -- | *'''Racines''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Rest Lite''' -- | *'''Rest Lite''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Rockwood''' -- | *'''Rockwood''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Scorpio Deluxe''' -- | *'''Scorpio Deluxe''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Silverado''' -- | *'''Silverado''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Sovereign''' -- | *'''Sovereign''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''Special A''' -- | *'''Special A''' -- Factory unknown: "Black sandblasted" private label. -catalog ( 1981 ). 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. | ||
*'''Special B''' -- | *'''Special B''' -- Factory unknown: "Brown sandblasted" private label. -catalog ( 1981 ). 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. | ||
*Superflame(?) | *Superflame(?) Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Topper''' -- | *'''Topper''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Triomphe | *'''Triomphe''' -- France, unknown if also made in England: - | ||
*'''White Ring''' -- | *'''White Ring''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: Introduced in 1980(?), orangish-brown color. "Originally conceived as a GBD Branded pipe, we felt that this beautiful new color in combination with white acrylic collar could be the pride of your store with your own logo." -catalog ( 1980 ). 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. | ||
*'''Wimbledon''' -- (?) | *'''Wimbledon''' -- (?) England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
== Miscellaneous information (From Newsgroups and E-mails): == | |||
=== Plus Sized Pipes === | |||
In addition to the pipe line and shape information stamped on the pipe GBD also had codes for plus sized pipes. These codes in ascending order of size were... | In addition to the pipe line and shape information stamped on the pipe GBD also had codes for plus sized pipes. These codes in ascending order of size were... | ||
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I am interested in buying older GBDs at reasonable prices, specifically any of the Bulldog or Rhodesian shapes. At this time I do not have any GBDs that I wish to sell or trade. | I am interested in buying older GBDs at reasonable prices, specifically any of the Bulldog or Rhodesian shapes. At this time I do not have any GBDs that I wish to sell or trade. | ||
'''''Below are some edited messages pulled from the a.s.p. newsgroup pertaining to GBD identification.''''' | |||
Below are some edited messages pulled from the a.s.p. newsgroup pertaining to GBD identification. | |||
Author: Gregory Pease, Email: glp@netcom.com, Date: 1996/05/18, Forums: alt.smokers.pipes | Author: Gregory Pease, Email: glp@netcom.com, Date: 1996/05/18, Forums: alt.smokers.pipes | ||
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lot of shape charts, you might be able to find a range. | lot of shape charts, you might be able to find a range. | ||
=== Higher Grades === | |||
Author: Gregory Pease, Email: skydog@value.net, Date: 1997/05/06, Forums: alt.smokers.pipes | Author: Gregory Pease, Email: skydog@value.net, Date: 1997/05/06, Forums: alt.smokers.pipes | ||
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*Prehistoric Perspex -- "The deep sandblasting sillhouettes the grain in bold relief. The crystal clear mouthpiece creates an attractive contrast to the deep dark finish." | *Prehistoric Perspex -- "The deep sandblasting sillhouettes the grain in bold relief. The crystal clear mouthpiece creates an attractive contrast to the deep dark finish." | ||
'''''Below are some e-mails I have received about GBDs''''' | |||
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 08:29:06 -0800, From: "Albert A. Grosskopf" (grosskopf@usfca.edu), Subject: GBD | Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 08:29:06 -0800, From: "Albert A. Grosskopf" (grosskopf@usfca.edu), Subject: GBD | ||
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*The metal rondelle set into the bit can help identify the age of the pipe, | *The metal rondelle set into the bit can help identify the age of the pipe, | ||
*if the rondel is silver or gold the pipe is pre '70s. | *if the rondel is silver or gold the pipe is pre '70s. | ||
**FALSE. The color of the metal inlay has nothing to do with age. I know where you are getting this info, and have asked the person who says this what his authority is. He admits he has none, other than a guess. A metal logo does mean the pipe predates the late 80s, and that's about the only conclusion one can draw. | |||
FALSE. The color of the metal inlay has nothing to do with age. I know where you are getting this info, and have asked the person who says this what his authority is. He admits he has none, other than a guess. A metal logo does mean the pipe predates the late 80s, and that's about the only conclusion one can draw. | |||
My brother Mike went through his old SH flyers, and the list someone forwarded to you is accurate. | My brother Mike went through his old SH flyers, and the list someone forwarded to you is accurate. | ||
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[[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
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[[Category:GBD]] | [[Category:GBD]] | ||