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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]] | [[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. | ||
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[[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]]] | [[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]]] | ||
== Notes on the listings == | == Notes on the listings == | ||
*The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD. | |||
*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. | * The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD. | ||
*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. | * 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. | ||
*Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?" | * 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. | ||
*Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials. | * GBD pipes were manufactured both in England and France ( E/F ), some lines were possibly produced in both locations. | ||
*This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-) | * Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?" | ||
*Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted! | * Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials. | ||
*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. | * This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-) | ||
**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. | * Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted! | ||
**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. | * 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. | ||
**If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know. | ** 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. | ||
**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. | ** 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. | ||
*02/26/00 - added info from 1980 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. | ** If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know. | ||
*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. | ** 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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*'''Grotesque''' -- France, unknown of also made in England | *'''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 ) | ||
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*'''Lilliput''' -- England, natural virgin finish, small stature pipe | *'''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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*'''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 | *'''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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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''' -- | *'''Americana''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: - | ||
*'''Arizona''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Arizona''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Autumn Gold''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''Autumn Gold''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
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*'''[[City de Luxe]]''' -- Factory unknown: - | *'''[[City de Luxe]]''' -- Factory unknown: - | ||
*'''Clubhouse''' -- England Factory: Similar to Penthouse but in "Mocha" Matt take off color. "Chairleg" mouthpiece. | *'''Clubhouse''' -- England Factory: Similar to Penthouse but in "Mocha" Matt take off color. "Chairleg" mouthpiece. | ||
*'''Cockney''' -- England, unknown if also made in France | |||
*'''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: - | ||
*'''Country Club, LONDON MADE''' -- England, natural stain - | |||
*'''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 ) | *'''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''' --Factory unknown: - | *'''Daddy''' --Factory unknown: - | ||