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Up for sale is a beautiful, highlycollectible vintage GBD Export estate tobacco pipe, hand-crafted in London,England during the coveted pre-merger era (circa mid-to-late 1970s).
This particular pipe is stamped withthe rare "4331K" model code. While standard GBD catalogs utilize the4331 stamp for a bent shape, this unique "Export" market variant isan oversized ("K" grade), straight Saddle-Stem Billiard. It featuresa rich, deep plum-and-mahogany smooth briar finish showing off a gorgeousnatural grain.
Brand & Line: GBD Export (London, England)
Model/Shape: 4331K (Straight Billiard with a Saddle Bit Stem)
Era: Late Pre-Merger (circa mid-to-late 1970s)
Key Identification Marks:
- Horizontal, crisp "EXPORT" block stamp on the briar shank.
- "4331K" stamping near the mortise face (The "K" indicates an oversized/King-size briar block).
- Authentic gold-stamped GBD crossbar logo on the vulcanite stem.
- Internal aluminum condenser tube/sleeve built into the tenon draft hole.
Condition Tier: Collector/Excellent. The smooth mahogany/plumbriar finish is highly vibrant. The bowl rim is exceptionally clean withperfectly sharp, unburnt edges. The tobacco chamber contains only a paper-thin,stable carbon cake.
CRISP STAMPINGS & MARKINGS:
- Side Shank: Crisp horizontal"EXPORT" block text.
- Under Shank: Deeply struck"4331K" shape stamp.
- Stem: Original gold-stamped GBDcrossbar logo directly on the vulcanite.
EXCELLENT CONDITION NOTES:
The pipe has been incrediblywell-cared for. The smooth rim crown is absolutely pristine, completely round,and shows zero charring or lighter scorch marks. The tobacco chamber interioris extremely clean with a minimal, healthy carbon cake layer. The vulcanitestem displays an airtight flush fit against the briar mortise and features itsoriginal internal metal condenser liner.
Please review all high-resolutionphotos carefully to verify the premium condition of this English classic.Securely packaged and shipped promptly with tracking.
