Model and dating of GBD Army

[bungee]

Hello Pat,
I'm semi-blind too, but as far as I can tell it's a "J" for 1983, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for the link.
Cheers,
J

 

[ssjones]

Awesome, looks like a J to me. These pipes are typically not hallmarked,so that must be something special!

 

[pruss]

Agreed. Definitely a "j".
-- Pat

 

[okiescout]

Gorgeous pipe!! I love the button and silver work.
I'll second that! third or fourth it, whatever :D It is a show stopper of a pipe.

 

[dmcmtk]

It's an I!!! 1983. You will notice a J has not been used in the London marks in the last four centuries! :wink:
FANTASTIC looking pipe

 

[pruss]

It's an I!!! 1983. You will notice a J has not been used in the London marks in the last four centuries! :wink:

No one likes a know it all, Dave. :nana:
Just kidding. Nice one. I will never forget that piece of esoterica now.
-- Pat

 

[dmcmtk]

No one likes a know it all, Dave. :nana:

I thought you would appreciate that! :D

 

[ssjones]

It doesn't look like the I, but I guess it has to be? I never knew they didn't use the J. 1983 would syn with that stamped stem logo.

 

[pruss]

It's no use trying to argue with Dave, Al.
You know he's wiser than both of us...
-- Pat
PS - I may or may not be on my second whiskey of the night.

 

[ssjones]

Dave's the Obi-wan of pipe detail, I defer to him!

 

[pruss]

Dave's the Obi-wan of pipe detail, I defer to him!

Ditto.
Dammit.
-- Pat

 

[bungee]

Thank you all for the info on the pipe and for all your help and kind words.
So the pipe is definitely from 1983 and likely a custom job or a rare piece.
Curiosity satisfied, I'll devote myself to finishing the break-in and thoroughly enjoying my late father's pipe.
To thank you once again I leave you with a final picture.
Cheers,
J

 

[bungee]

PS: The Amphora tobacco pot was my father's too and was filled with about 10oz of a loose cut, dark and golden blend in a sealed bag. Has a light nic hit but it is full bodied and has a deep leather, chocolote and plumish aroma. I cannot detect any casing in the flavor. It is a very smooth smoke. I revived it by spraying it with some distilled water et voila, it opened up like crazy. It's been aged for around 30 years, for I clearly remember buying the pot (which came filled) with my mother, together with the BC Sweet Chubby in my album, as a father's day present when I was around 10 or 11 years old. Overall, a great smoke although not satisfying nic wise. The bottom of the pot reads:

Original Modell

Zenith-Gouda

A° 1749

Holland
Any ideas?