Three Centuries of GBD

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ssjones

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Well, how about three GBD "Century" finish pipes? I just completed this trio, which came from the same seller. The group needed very little work and the Century finish looks terrific. I'm hanging onto the 9438, but will list my current 9438 Century.
Full details are in the Reborn Pipes blog entry:

https://rebornpipes.com/2019/06/23/three-centuries-of-gbd/
I don't find much about the Century finish, and don't have it listed in any of my catalogs. Its assumed it was introduced in the 1950's (per Pipedia) to celebrate 100 years of GBD, but unknown as to the actual start or end date.
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9456 - Before & After
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529 - Before & After
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9438 - Before & After
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pitchfork

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Cool pipes, Al. I love that 9456 shape -- will have to be on the lookout for one like that.

 

mso489

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The set could be a whole rotation for a moderate smoker unbothered by PAD. Handsome classics.

 

ssjones

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Thanks guys. I smoked the 9438 last night, my cleaning efforts prevailed, it was a great smoke. I have one more Century that I'm working on, than I'll list them, and a 9438 Century that I own.

 
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