We seem to have a number of GBD enthusiasts here. I'll start this thread dedicated to information about that brand.
I was surprised at the price of this Unique that was recently sold on Ebay (nearly $800!). It is very large, which I'm sure added to the value and barely looks smoked. "Unique" pipes were attributed and some say carved by Horey Jameson. They often have carved detail features and area always freehand pipes. I do not yet own a Unique grade pipe. Last month, at our Frederick Pipe club, Jason Bard, who owns "Bards Vintage Briar" had a bag full of Unique pipes he was going to restore and sell. Based on this pipe, he should do well!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exquisitely-Crafted-Vintage-GBD-of-London-England-Unique-Natural-Smoking-Pipe-/141613479709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f8d2371d&nma=true&si=PFxJlfv%252FZVyIkuJj3xxl4IRtpnI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I was surprised at the price of this Unique that was recently sold on Ebay (nearly $800!). It is very large, which I'm sure added to the value and barely looks smoked. "Unique" pipes were attributed and some say carved by Horey Jameson. They often have carved detail features and area always freehand pipes. I do not yet own a Unique grade pipe. Last month, at our Frederick Pipe club, Jason Bard, who owns "Bards Vintage Briar" had a bag full of Unique pipes he was going to restore and sell. Based on this pipe, he should do well!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exquisitely-Crafted-Vintage-GBD-of-London-England-Unique-Natural-Smoking-Pipe-/141613479709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f8d2371d&nma=true&si=PFxJlfv%252FZVyIkuJj3xxl4IRtpnI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557