England, 1950-70s A very stylish example of a creative approach and a bright imagination of carvers from the English GBD factory. The company was well known first of all as one of the oldest, most respected and one of the most prolific on model ranges, shapes and subbrands. But, as we can see, GBD artisans…
England, 1950-70s The design of GBD pipes always corresponds to the name of models very successfully. How should look a pipe for a slow smoke and communication of good-natured gentlemen in a small provincial town club? Of course, solid, reliable, without excess fashionable design features, surely lying in a hand, and if possible – sitting…
France Yet another striking example of skills of the French GBD division. The company was the same on both coasts of the English Channel, but genuine French addiction to freedom of creativity and self-expression couldn’t be hidden under any regulations and corporate standards. And the result (especially in this case) is above any praises: the…
France This pipe’s got a lite touch of a mystery. Everyone knows that Dr.Plumb is a brand invented in 1925 by GBD for their middle range pipes and these Dr. Plumbs become soon very popular not only in France but on other markets as well. The appropriate production facilities were located in Saint-Clode area. But…
England We suspect that GBD was a pipe maker with the best protection against an industrial espionage. Hundreds of shapes (changed every year), production on both sides of the Channel, lack of accurate dating of pipes could dement any James Bond who attempted to steal even a trifling secret.
England, 1950-70s The pipe markings are “City de Luxe\ LONDON MADE” and “NC1936S” . The length is 12.8 cm, bowl’s height is 3.9 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.3 cm, internal diameter is 2.3 cm. The depth is 3.5 cm and this pipe weights 28 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, air cooler.