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City DeLuxe by GBD 1202 Smooth Billiard Made In England Restored Estate Pipe

$ 14.79

  • Body Shape: Billiard
  • Brand: GBD
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Filter Size: None
  • Handmade: No

Description

GBD created the City DeLuxe brand in the 1920s for a lower-budget tier. It became one of the best-selling pipes in their line, eventually ending in the late 1960s. The finish on this one is near perfect, as is the acrylic fishtail stem. Heritage Pipe Shop specializes in "pipes with a past." Every pipe has lived a unique life and has a story to tell. The wear a pipe has gained in its life is a patina, a story, its own personal history. Therefore, we do not try to return it to "like new" condition. When you buy a pipe from us, you can expect a "refreshed" pipe: The pipe has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, ready to smoke out of the box. The bowl has been reamed, leaving enough cake so that you do not need to break it in again. Stems have been cleaned, sanitized, and polished. Stems may have some teeth marks. When needed, stems are replaced (this will be noted in the description). Any repairs made will be noted in the description and/or title. The bowl has been cleaned of previous smoking ("ghosting") using the time-tested salt and alcohol method. Briar pipes have the char removed from the rim (as possible), and the outside of the pipe has been cleaned, buffed, and finished with a coat of carnauba wax. Be sure to examine the pictures closely and ask questions before bidding. Thanks for shopping with us!