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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-5FUH-VRMR-U
GBD Frontenac (1086 S) Smooth Straight Billiard Estate Pipe
undetermined
Dating: Owner-stated4 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
The GBD Frontenac is a smooth straight billiard pipe, designated by the shape number 1086 S. It features a classic billiard form with a cylindrical bowl and a straight shank, rendered in with a smooth finish. The stem is typical of factory production from the period, though its specific material is not detailed in available records. The pipe bears the stampings 'GBD', 'Frontenac', and '1086 S', identifying its maker, line, and shape model. The Frontenac was one of GBD's more accessible lines, offering reliable smoking characteristics in a traditional shape. Dating is based solely on the model name and stamping style, as GBD did not employ consistent factory date codes across all its lines. This example represents the straightforward, functional design that characterised GBD's output for the mass market.