GBD Autumn Gold 914 Smooth Straight Dublin Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

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.

As many will know, ‘autumn’ is what the Brits call our ‘fall’ season. GBD’s Autumn Gold line was notable for its autumnal theme, with a stain and stem color evoking the leaves that fall with each summer’s close. The line has gone through several iterations, but this one is my favorite, owing to the addition of an ornate briar band, sandwiched between two silver rings, at the end of its shank – one which is not present on other versions.

This Autumn Gold is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.67″ / 42.41mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g