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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]] | |||
== 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. | ||
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'''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 | ||
== Notes on the listings == | |||
*The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD. | *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. | *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. | ||
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*'''Wimbledon''' -- (?) England, unknown if also made in France: - | *'''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 | ||