GBD Estate Pipe Tapestry Collector 9682 UNSMOKED

GBD Tapestry Collector Pot 9682

About the maker:   GBD's are often considered as "also rans" among the classic British pipes, especially after their acquisition by Cadogan, who repositioned them as low-end pieces. But like Comoy, they had their origins in France at the turn of the century, and then moving to London, center of the pipe universe at that time. They produced consistently well made pipes, almost entirely of Algerian briar. Toward the end of the "family" period, they introduced the "Collector" and "Unique" lines, made by Jamieson, who had carved for Barling for many years. Older GBD pieces are very good smokers.

Origin London, England or France (see markings)

Description: This is an old, but UNSMOKED Tapestry from 1970's! Features brown sandblast, with four smooth panels, geometric shapes (triangles and circles) masked before blasting.

Condition: 100/100    This pipe is in mint condition and has not been smoked.

Markings: GBD 

Tapestry

Collector

London England 

9682

Approximate Measurements: Length of Pipe: 5  5/8 inches Height of Bowl: 1  3/4  inches Width of Bowl:  1  1/2  inches     Tobacco Chamber Diameter: 7/8  inches Tobacco Chamber Depth:  1  3/8  inches