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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-GPKP-A9X9-N
GBD #16 Genuine Block Meerschaum Bent Churchwarden
Era undetermined
Dating: Undetermined6 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
Faridunhill standing declaration
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
This GBD pipe is a bent churchwarden with a genuine block meerschaum bowl, designated by the shape number 16. The meerschaum construction is noted for its lightweight and porous qualities, which contribute to a cool, dry smoke. The churchwarden stem extends the smoke path, further cooling the tobacco smoke before it reaches the mouth. The bent shape offers a comfortable smoking posture, with the bowl positioned away from the face. Stampings include the GBD brand and the shape number 16. The era is described as vintage by the owner, though specific dating evidence beyond this general designation is not provided in the available information.