GBD Giant Rusticated Bent Egg 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.

This particular GBD comes from the make’s Giant series. While nowhere near the kind of size that today’s magnum pipes can reach, it nevertheless still has a good sized chamber, well suited for relaxed sipping at the end of the day. The finish is an interesting one, being a relatively light rustication that could almost pass for a sandblast. The same goes for the shape, being a kind of a cross between an Oom Paul and an Egg.

The condition is great. There’s a little rim darkening, but nothing major.

 

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.86″ / 47.24mm

Weight: 2.6oz / 76g