GBD Prehistoric 9457

GBD Prehistoric 9457

England, 1950-70s

Among numerous GBD grades the Prehistoric pipes were always hunted and appreciated because of theirs fantastically wild and aggressive sandblast finish. This amazing GBD prehistoric lovat pipe was made most probably in 1970’s latest and promises a wonderful smoke for its new owner.

​The pipe markings are “(GBD) prehistoric LONDON ENGLAND 9457”. The length is 14.0 cm, bowl’s hight is 5.0 cm. External and internal diameters of the bowl are 3.6 cm and 1.9 cm. The depth is 4.2 cm and this pipe weights 36 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem (has been slightly corrected), no filter. The chamber has been protected with a break-in coat.


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    England, 1950s The history of the English pipe making, condition of the pipe and the sort of briar hint this pipe was made before the 1960s: the deep distinct sandblasted surface reminds Dunhill Tanshell and Shell pipes made within the period from the end of the WWII till the early 1960s. We believe that Ganneval,…

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