GBD

GBD Collector Tapestry 9622

May 24, 2016January 11, 2019

England, 1950-70s

A “special edition” of one of the very interesting GBD series with a combined finish. The designation “Collector” (along with “Conquest” and “Colossus”) served for marking of especially large pipes. At the same time the name Collector is really justified: pipe smokers from many countries (and furthermore refined collectors) appreciate and extol such convincingly large pipes. Just recall Lane era Charatan’s “large” and “extra large” pipes made first of all for USA market 🙂 So there’s definitely a collectable and valuable pre-Comoy’s GBD pipe (made before 1980)!

The pipe markings are “Collector \ (GBD) \ TAPESTRY \ LONDON. ENGLAND \ 9622”. The length is 16.8 cm (6.61″), bowl’s height is 5.9 cm (2.32″). External diameter of the bowl is 4.1 cm (1.61″), internal diameter is 2.3 cm (0.9″). The depth is 4.7 cm (1.85″) and this pipe weights 53 gr. Briar, perspex stem, no filter. The chamber has been protected with a break-in coat.

GBD
GBD Collector Century 9635
September 27, 2018August 3, 2020
England, 1950-70s This GBD pipe from the 1950-70s is undoubtedly worth attention and may become a great addition to every pipe collection! Unique shape (such an interesting and very GBD-specific interpretation of a pot), perspex stem (another one GBD innovation!), “Collector” stamping refers to larger than usual pipe’s size. The “Century” series was introduced in…
Read More GBD Collector Century 9635
GBD
CITY DE LUXE
December 26, 2013February 12, 2019
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.
Read More CITY DE LUXE
ACCESSORIES GBD
GBD Dr. Plumb’s two pipe bag
January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
England The pipe bag can comfortably accommodate 2 pipes, necessary accessories and tobacco itself in separate pockets. The bag has normal used condition not excluding some surface wear, but without any identified major issues. Approximate dimensions 19 x 10 cm (7.5 x 3.9″).
Read More GBD Dr. Plumb’s two pipe bag
GBD
GBD Virgin 392
April 21, 2016January 14, 2019
England, 1950-70s One of the top graded GBD pipes. The Virgin series followed their famous Pedigree, Prodigy and Straight Grain grades. The pipe was made in 1970s the latest, before the merge with Comoy’s by Cadogan. Amazing grain, wonderful classical billiard shape, stylish perspex stem! This is the really pleasant pipe!
Read More GBD Virgin 392
GBD
GBD Town Club 9487
November 24, 2015January 27, 2019
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…
Read More GBD Town Club 9487
GBD
GBD Flame Grain 2871
October 7, 2020October 7, 2020
England, 1950-70s The grain is really remarkable! And the pipe itself comes from the very collectible and respected GBD period – it was made during the “Pre-Cadogan” times, before merge with Comoys is 1980. So there we have for you a lightweight, lightly smoked, nicely shaped witness of those great times!
Read More GBD Flame Grain 2871