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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
‘BBB’ originally stood for ‘Blumfeld’s Best Briars’, so named after Louis Blumfeld after he took over the historic Alfred Frankenau Company in 1856. Later, the pipes came to be known as ‘Britain’s Best Briars’. Though the name might have changed, the quality of the pipes did not – they really were fantastic pipes, made in…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
‘BBB’ originally stood for ‘Blumfeld’s Best Briars’, so named after Louis Blumfeld after he took over the historic Alfred Frankenau Company in 1856. Later, the pipes came to be known as ‘Britain’s Best Briars’. Though the name might have changed, the quality of the pipes did not – they really were fantastic pipes, made in…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
Just a really great looking pre-transition GBD. As a Collector, this poker is on the larger side and is sporting a perspex mouthpiece. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 25.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
I would love to know how they achieved this finish! This is a rather large pipe, at 61g and Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2.1oz / 61g
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 39g Stem: Vulcanite
As a GBD collector, it’s tough to see this one go. It’s far and away the nicest GBD Spigot we’ve stocked, and it’s unsmoked with a display box. As you can tell in the photos, the grain is stunning. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 42g
If you like lightweight, small chambers and affordable, this Dr Plumb Junior is for you. This 1970s made billiard was originally owned by a pipe shop in Charlotte. When the shop closed in the early 80s, they put the remaining pipes in storage until we recently had the opportunity to buy some. Details: Length:…
As I mentioned in an earlier GBD listing, this unsmoked Apple is among the last of the 60ish GBD pipes we bought from the shop that closed in the 80s. It’s been a privilege to sell these pipes, and get them into the hands of fellow GBD collectors. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.1mm…
This is one of the coolest shapes within the GBD shape chart! It comes with it’s original box and sleeve, and has remained unsmoked. This pipe came from the Charlotte pipe shop that closed in the early 80s. Unfortunately, were down to the last few unsmoked GBDs. Details: Length: 4.7″ Bowl Width: 19.2mm Bowl…
Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 38g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 23.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 42g
We’ve had the privilege of owning and selling a lot of GBD pipes, but this is our first 922. Info online about the 922 is scant. From reading about the Supreme line, we suspect this pipe was made in France, prior to GBD moving it’s production to the UK in the 1960s. Included with the…
We’re getting down to the last of the unsmoked GBD collection. Among our favorites is this panel. Unsmoked condition, and ready to be enjoyed. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 32g
The 9438 is by far GBDs most popular and collected shape. A fellow GBD collector who is the closest thing there is to a 9438 expert thinks this chubby rhodesian is from the pre-cadogan era. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm
The iconic 9438 is the most sought after shape in the GBD shape chart. This chubby rhodesian has a stout presence and fits great in hand. It’s been lightly smoked and well taken care of. Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 62g Stem Material: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 23g
Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 30g
We picked up several unsmoked GBD pipes, with the original boxes and sleeves that belonged to a pipe shop that closed in the 80s. They sat like time capsules waiting to be discovered. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 33g
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 36g
Pre Transition GBD British Made Large Bowl Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 23.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 41g
Pre Transition GBD English Made Unsmoked w/ Original Box Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm
The bent Bulldog from GBD is beautifully crafted with a broad bowl and crisp lines, making it an exquisite piece. Its muscular proportions ensure a comfortable grip. Despite being a vintage item, it remains in good condition, displaying only slight darkening and minor dings on the rim. Made in London England Pre Transition Rare Model…
Original Box / Sleeve Pre Transition Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm
Vintage Unsmoked Pre Transition GBD Large Bowl at 22mm Original Box / Sleeve Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width 22.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 29g
During the 1960s and earlier, GBD pipes emerged as the epitome of affordable high-end pipes. These pipes rivaled renowned brands like Dunhill in terms of quality, design, and price. GBD maintained a consistent reputation for producing exceptionally well-made pipes, using predominantly Algerian or Grecian briar. The craftsmanship and attention to detail showcased in their pipes…
Oval Shank Contrast Stain Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 20.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 45g
English Made Pre-Transition GBD Unsmoked w/ Box Contrast Stain Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 37g
Pre Transition GBD English Made Unsmoked w/ Original Box Perspex Stem Details: Length: 5.9″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 35g
City De Luxe was owned by GBD English made Large Bowl Unsmoked w/ Box Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 23.9mm
Unsmoked Pre-transition GBD English Made Large Bowl Square Shank Sitter Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 24.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 35g
Square Shank Unsmoked Pre-transition GBD English Made Large Bowl Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 24.4mm
Vintage Pipe Unsmoked Unique Long Bulldog Shape GBDs parent company also owned Dr Plumb Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 21g
Pre-transition English made GBD Owned by a pipe shop that closed in the 80s Unsmoked with original box and sleeve Produced prior to 1980 Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm
Pre-Trandaition / English Made Beautiful Contrast Stain Unsmoked with original box / sleeve Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5mm Weight: 39g
The Bulldog shape has long been cherished among enthusiasts of classic English pipes, and this exquisite offering from GBD exemplifies its enduring appeal. Designed with careful consideration, this conveniently-sized rendition captures the essence of what makes the Bulldog shape so beloved. GBD, renowned for their English craftsmanship, presents us with a Bulldog pipe that boasts…
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 20mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 35g
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 29g
Dr Plumb is one of GBDs many seconds brands. This is a quaint but handsome pot, with a bigger bowl than it might seem. Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 20mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 24g
Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm
Allow me to introduce you to one of my personal favorites, a magnificent GBD bulldog pipe that captures the essence of timeless elegance. This particular pipe showcases a stunning contrast stain that accentuates the beauty of its grain, revealing intricate birdseye patterns throughout. What makes this GBD bulldog even more exceptional is its unsmoked condition,…
City De Luxe, a distinguished sub-brand of GBD, emerged from the vibrant pipe-making scene in London. Just like its parent brand, City De Luxe pipes were meticulously crafted in the heart of the city. Today, we present to you a vintage City De Luxe pipe that transports you back in time, offering an authentic glimpse…
We were fortunate to pickup several NOS pipes that once belonged to a pipe shop that closed in the 1980s. This English made GBD comes with it’s original box and sleeve. Details: Length: 5.9″ Bowl Width: 17.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 24g
Presenting an exquisite example of timeless elegance, the GBD Apple pipe showcases the quintessential shape that embodies the classic standards of the shape chart. With its sleek and streamlined form, this pipe is a true testament to GBD’s craftsmanship. The Apple shape is beautifully executed in this piece, with a rounded bowl that stands taller,…
The GBD Century, a magnificent example of English craftsmanship that captures the essence of the renowned GBD brand. Proudly made in England, this exceptional pipe is a testament to the heritage and expertise cultivated by GBD over the course of a century. Meticulously crafted, the GBD Century is a commemorative edition, celebrating the extraordinary milestone…
Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz GBD New Era 9448 Straight Apple Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Prehistoric 9487 Bent Apple Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Prehistoric 529 Bent Billiard Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
During the 1960s and earlier, GBD pipes emerged as the epitome of affordable high-end pipes. These pipes rivaled renowned brands like Dunhill in terms of quality, design, and price. GBD maintained a consistent reputation for producing exceptionally well-made pipes, using predominantly Algerian or Grecian briar. The craftsmanship and attention to detail showcased in their pipes…
GBD Unique Natural Large Sitter Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Horry Jamieson GBD Unique Natural Large Sitter Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Horry Jamieson During the 1960s and earlier, GBD pipes emerged as the epitome of affordable high-end pipes. These pipes rivaled renowned brands like Dunhill in terms of quality, design, and price. GBD maintained a…
GBD Prehistoric 1960 Bent Brandy Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Varichrome 9442 Smooth Pot Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Varichrome 9437 Smooth Pot Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Theydon 508 Smooth Bent Billiard Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Varichrome 9437 Smooth Pot Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Century 1960 Smooth Bent Brandy Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
GBD Prehistoric 2006 Straight Bulldog Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Box.
Unsmoked GBD New Era 9488 Pot Square Shank Saddle Briar Tobacco Pipe.
Vintage GBD Verichrome 529 Bent Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, NOS.
Vintage GBD Brown Lambskin Tobacco Pouch, With Box, Never Used, NOS.
This pipe is indeed quite intriguing. It appears that the brand City Natural may be an offshoot of City De Luxe, which itself was a sub-brand of GBD. The shared logo on the mouthpiece reinforces this connection, and there is even a GBD shape named 1351 that aligns with City Natural’s naming convention. However, it…
During the 1960s and earlier, GBD pipes emerged as the epitome of affordable high-end pipes. These pipes rivaled renowned brands like Dunhill in terms of quality, design, and price. GBD maintained a consistent reputation for producing exceptionally well-made pipes, using predominantly Algerian or Grecian briar. The craftsmanship and attention to detail showcased in their pipes…
Among all the GBD models, the Super Q’s hold a special place in my heart, rivaling even the GBD Uniques. It’s a stroke of luck that we stumbled upon this exquisite, unsmoked pipe, which showcases the very best of the Super Q’s line. This beautiful pipe boasts a unique blend of rustic and sleek aesthetics,…
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Upon laying my eyes on this pipe, I found myself transfixed by its mesmerizing surface. The grain is truly exceptional and caught my attention immediately.
This particular volcano-shaped pipe boasts a unique two-stage heel design, with just the right amount of space between the base and the visible part of the heel.
This clever design creates a captivating “floating” or “3-D” effect that is truly remarkable.
Undoubtedly, GBD is one of the brands of pipes that I enjoy the most. The brand boasts a captivating history, and it consistently pushed the boundaries of English pipe making throughout the 20th century. The GBD Unique line stands out among their premier collections. The Unique owes its success to the innovative designs of Horry…
As a collector of GBD pipes, i can say this is a nice GBD, from the good ole days. The shank is stout and fits well in the hand. If you don’t have a GBD in your rotation, this would be a great addition. Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.8oz
This is a great looking GBD. It’s not very common to find these old perspex stems in such good condition. Just pack your favorite blend and you are set! Length: 5.5′ Bowl Width: 21mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.3oz
It’s apparent that this old pipe has been well loved throughout the years. I always love when a rusticated pipe almost looks smooth due to the years of handling. Please note the light charring along the rim. Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.75′ Weight: 1.4oz
This is a nice, lightly smoked estate pipe. Made in GBD’s famous english factory.
Length: 6;
Bowl Width: 22.5mm
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GBD Rock Root Collector 9697 Bent Urn Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, London.
We seem to pickup a lot of these 9488s. They never stick around for long as they are favored by collectors. This particular pot has a little bit of charring along the rim. GBD Prehistoric 9488 Straight Pot Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Perspex Stem, UK.
This is a very unique GBD. It’s definitely been well smoked, and most likely repaired at some point during it’s long history. The nomenclature is partially covered by the sterling silver band, but we see no damage in the shank. The rim of the bowl was smoked not, which charring is present. Lengt: 6″ Bowl…
Overall a nice pipe, with a big bowl. The rim has received some work to correct charring. Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 20″ Bowl Depth: 1.75″ GBD Ebony 1344 Poker Sitter Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, London England.
GBD Prehistoric 9435 Straight Billiard Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Perspex.
GBD Conquest Prehistoric 9518 Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Perspex.
GBD Collector Granitan 9613 Rusticated Dublin Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, London.
Please note the last photo. The previous owner of this pipe was not gentle in how be treated this pipe. There are several places where he would knock the pipe against an ashtray. One of the benefits of this pipe is the large bowl. GBD Collector Ebony 9661 Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe, London.
This is a sexy pipe. It arrived to us well used, so we cleaned up the stem and rim a little. As you can see, there is some charring along the rim. Pre-1981 GBD Conquest Prehistoric 1959 Sitter Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, London.
GBD Prehistoric 419 Briar Estate Tobacco Smoking Pipe, London England.
GBD Commander 9456 Straight Billiard Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe, London.
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
It’s difficult to tell by the photos, but this is a large pipe. Certainly not what you think of when English pipes come to mind. We are not certain if this is the original mouthpiece, as there is no GBD logo on the stem. Vintage Large GBD Gulliver 200 Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe.
