Medley by GBD Sandblasted Scoop 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. Medley was a sub-brand of GBD.

GBD collectors and enthusiasts will likely recognize this Medley as being GBD’s 9568 shape. It’s a decidedly squat, low-slung design, with similarities to the author, banker, and diplomat shapes.

The condition is very good. Some rim darkening.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.89 / 22.60mm

Bowl Depth: 1.06″ / 26.92mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g