Pipe ID - Something or Nothing?

[Slacey]

I picked this lovely pipe up on eBay (paired with a nice Butz Choquin), but I've no idea what it is - anyone have any ideas? There seems to be a faint logo to the left of 'London made', the number stamped is 7469 and the white dot on the stem is an insert, not paint. Any help appreciated!

 

[retrogrouch]

It could be a GBD product. They have some shape numbers in the 7xxx range. Is the stem vulcanite or acrylic?

 

[Slacey]

Vulcanite. It had a fair bit of oxidation that I've cleaned up.

 

[retrogrouch]

I have a late ‘80s GBD that has a 4 digit shape number and the “London Made” stamp. It has the GBD rondel on the stem. Could your dot be a vestige of a rondel? Either way, it is a good looking pipe. I hope it smokes well.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Even if you're not 100% sure who, one of the big pipe companies had to of made it. Seconds, bucketpipes, etc... were all made by one of the factories. But, if you are looking to see if it has monetary value, no, probably not. But, it could be an awesome smoker.

 

[Slacey]

Not interested in any value, I know enough to spot the hidden gems hopefully. Bought the pair as the Butz and this one were shapes I liked (I'd been looking for a Canadian or similar), in good nick and reasonably priced too. Smoked the Butz today, this one will be trialled tomorrow ?

 

[cigrmaster]

Definitely a Bo Nordh worth around 20 grand.

Are you perhaps in the market for a bridge as well.

 

[Slacey]

I have a late ‘80s GBD that has a 4 digit shape number and the “London Made” stamp. It has the GBD rondel on the stem. Could your dot be a vestige of a rondel? Either way, it is a good looking pipe. I hope it smokes well.

You know, after a bit or research with a manufacturer to refer to I think you are spot on. Fits with catalogue pictures of their Liverpool and the use of a metal roundel held by a pin matches too, with mine broken off.

 

[augiebd]

Really nice pipe, I also like the Canadian shape. Nice grain, too.