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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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[[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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*'''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 ) | *'''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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*'''Special''' -- Production in England | *'''Special''' -- Production in England | ||
*'''Speciale''' -- Production in France | *'''Speciale''' -- Production in France | ||
*'''Sovereign''' -- Natural stain, | *'''Sovereign''' -- Natural stain, Produced in England and France | ||
*'''Straight Grain''' -- France and made in England too: - | *'''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 ) | ||
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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: - | ||