GBD 9242 #1 Holy Grail - Realized!

[pruss]

Pat: You are good to go, unless a Virgin 9242 shows up...

Roger that. Seeking active targets now.
-- Pat

 

[mso489]

Plenty to work with there, although it will take time and close attention, and the pipe will restore

nicely too.

 

[zulucollector]

Al, that's a marvelous array of Rhodesians.

 

[brudnod]

Lovely pieces Al! And quality clean-up as well.

 

[ssjones]

This 9242 ended this evening, at close to $300. I wasn't sure what to make of this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GBD-VINTAGE-Golden-Rondelle-Estate-Pipe-STUNNING-FAT-CHUBBY-RARE-SHAPE-j1-/251615011215?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=PFxJlfv%252FZVyIkuJj3xxl4IRtpnI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
It is in really nice condition but the stamping is "Made In England" (straight line vs. the Cadogan era circular style). It has a metal rondel but I have never seen the "Made in England" stamp before. The button looks like a very old GBD. Additionally the seller was the infamous "shinypipes", which gave me pause as well.

 

[lochinvar]

I figured you would wind up with that one. Given the sellers reputation (or infamy) as well as the button and the stamp gave me pause, I bid well below half the final selling price. I think some my GBD seconds have stamps like that, but not any actual GBDs. Also the button seems older than what I've seen on most New Standards, of course I'm far from an expert.
Even with all the warning bells, I was sorely tempted.

 

[ssjones]

Sounds like we were both on the same wavelength and hackles duly raised!

 

[sablebrush52]

Hi Al,
Congratulations on the acquisition of holy grails. It's great to see patience rewarded. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Those are some lucky pipe! You've done a brilliant job of rejuvenating them!

 

[danielplainview]

Congrats! Finding that one special pipe you've been hunting for, then the anticipation while waiting for it. Then you get the box... And open it. There it is, in all it's glory. The holy grail. I to have a soft spot for The classic GBD's. The quality and craftsmanship rival any of the top end pipes. I've recently acquired two of my holy grails. A Savinelli Autograph, and a Dr Grabow Emperor. ejames was kind enough to let this rare gem out of his collection. That's two off my bucket list in one month!

 

[snagstangl]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261599026623
The Beau Nash version.

 

[numbersix]

Congrats on that GBD Al! Very happy for you.

Additionally the seller was the infamous "shinypipes", which gave me pause as well.

They are not to be trusted, that is for sure.

 

[ssjones]

Wow, an $18 9242. That Beau Nash looks like a nice piece of wood! Someone had a good eye.

 

[snagstangl]

Ill post it when I get it.

 

[misterlowercase]

Great score Stang!

:clap:
...birdseye on that thang look seriously sweet,

and overall great shape!
You did very good.

::

 

[scrooge]

Bump!

 

[londonmake]

Al;

Great looking collection, great restorations, too.

Well done!

 

[ssjones]

Well,a Virgin grade 9242 DID finally show up on Ebay and in decent but un-restored condition. I know some of you were watching this one. I was only a spectator and hoping it would be won by someone here? I think this is a record for a 9242 on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262601622783?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

To be honest, for smoking, I prefer the shape and size of the 9438 to the 9242.

 

[pitchfork]

Wow. That's pricey.

 

[dmcmtk]

Yep, $610. I bought something far more modest from that collection. :wink:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-T-Straight-Grain-Abercrombie-Fitch-814-/262601610513?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=RxkvT9Grmj5LoQxJRxZaE9OSIwk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[shaintiques]

Wowzers!