GBD Ellipse 508 Smooth Bent Billiard w/ Brass Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

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 in London and Paris to meet an increasing demand for the make’s high-quality and highly desirable pipes. Partly owing to the make’s inventive, yet traditional shapes, and partly due to the high standards of their production, GBD pipes are particularly coveted by collectors, as well as those who simply appreciate classic, well-made smoking instruments.

The Ellipse was one of many new lines introduced after GBD’s Cadogan merger. As the name somewhat suggests, it was distinguished by an unusual, though quite tasteful, off-angle accent cut into the mouthpiece of the pipe, in a manner resembling its geometrical namesake. This was paired with a wide brass collar and a light brown finish, resulting in a pipe that was classical, but just a little different.

The condition is fair. Some scratches on the rim, a couple of worn out fills, slight tarnishing on the accent, and minor, residual oxidation on the mouthpiece.

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm

Bowl Depth: 1.56″ / 39.62mm

Weight: 1.5oz / 43g