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GBD Conquest Virgin 1960S

November 25, 2015January 27, 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 acquisition of the company by Cadogan. Very pleasant cross cut grain, wonderful lightweight and comfortable shape.

The pipe markings are “Conquest \ (GBD) \ VIRGIN”, “LONDON ENGLAND \ 1960S”. The length is 11.6 cm, bowl’s hight is 3.9 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.7 cm, internal diameter is 1.9 cm. The depth is 3.3 cm and this pipe weights 24 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter. The chamber has been protected with a break-in coat. The lip was accurately corrected, you might see the repair track under a bright light.

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