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[[Image:GBD CityDeLuxe 1932.jpg|thumb|1932 Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | [[Image:GBD CityDeLuxe 1932.jpg|thumb|1932 Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
[[Image:GBD_Brochure.jpg|thumb|GBD Brochure, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | [[Image:GBD_Brochure.jpg|thumb|GBD Brochure, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
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== A history of GBD == | == A history of GBD == | ||
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Early GBDs were made only in one single grade concerning the wood’s quality, later supplemented by a second one, and there was only a very limited number of finishes. But toward the end of the 19th century, the demand changed. For example the Britons preferred darker stainings. More differentiated customer’s wishes made the introduction of additional markings necessary. GBD Xtra and GBD Special were very early models who’s names indicated special final treatments and / or fitments. The standard quality was stamped simply with GBD. | Early GBDs were made only in one single grade concerning the wood’s quality, later supplemented by a second one, and there was only a very limited number of finishes. But toward the end of the 19th century, the demand changed. For example the Britons preferred darker stainings. More differentiated customer’s wishes made the introduction of additional markings necessary. GBD Xtra and GBD Special were very early models who’s names indicated special final treatments and / or fitments. The standard quality was stamped simply with GBD. | ||
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<gallery mode="packed-hover" widths=250 heights=165 caption="French-made 1892 GBD bulldog. The pipe is unique not only for its age and condition, but it appears to have some connection to the renowned French general, Alfred-Amédée Dodds. Courtesy Anthony Cook (cooksfinepipeworks.com), who restored it."> | <gallery mode="packed-hover" widths=250 heights=165 caption="French-made 1892 GBD bulldog. The pipe is unique not only for its age and condition, but it appears to have some connection to the renowned French general, Alfred-Amédée Dodds. Courtesy Anthony Cook (cooksfinepipeworks.com), who restored it."> | ||