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GBD Digby 529

October 1, 2022October 12, 2022

England, 1950-70s

The pipe represents one of the countless GBD lines produced till 1980, in other words: during the best times before the company was merged with Comoy’s under Cadogan’s roof. Traditional shape, affordable price, great manufacturer – recommended!

The pipe markings are “DIGBY \ LONDON MADE”, “LONDON ENGLAND \ 529”. The length is 13.1 cm (5.16″) and the bowl’s height is 4.5 cm (1.77″). External diameter of the bowl is 3.8 cm (1.5″), internal diameter is 1.9 cm (0.75″). The depth is 3.7 cm (1.46″) and this pipe weighs 38 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter. The pipe was moderately smoked and well preserved.

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