Can You Identify this Pipe?

[MBSD Pipes]

Hi Pipesmag Forums,

I recently received a few mysterious freehands, each with very little by way of stamping. For the first time in a long time, I'm kinda stumped. If anyone can give me conclusive information on the maker, I'll throw a 10% off voucher their way. Here's one of the pipes and stamping.
TIA
Mitch

 

[tobakenist]

All I can say, it's a freehand.

 

[BingBong]

Hi Pipesmag Forums,

I recently received a few mysterious freehands, each with very little by way of stamping. For the first time in a long time, I'm kinda stumped. If anyone can give me conclusive information on the maker, I'll throw a 10% off voucher their way. Here's one of the pipes and stamping.
TIA
Mitch

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That like something out of a Pharaoh's tomb.

 

[Dr. Internet]

I'm no expert, but I think it is a Soren hand-carved pipe made from plateau (or plateux) briar, similar to my Pete Plato pipe. Here's a web site with some pix
Soren Hand Carved Made In Denmark Pipes – rebornpipes - https://rebornpipes.com/tag/soren-hand-carved-made-in-denmark-pipes/

 

[bullet08]

I don't recognize the maker's mark on the stummel. But that doesn't say much. Looking into the possible match of the picture/mark, I found this. "٦٢". It's some sort of Arabic language meaning "62". Little off from "42", but good as any number. I'm sure those who collect pipes will chip in soon enough.

 

[bayareabriar]

I'm no expert, but I think it is a Soren hand-carved pipe made from plateau (or plateux) briar, similar to my Pete Plato pipe. Here's a web site with some pix
Soren Hand Carved Made In Denmark Pipes – rebornpipes - https://rebornpipes.com/tag/soren-hand-carved-made-in-denmark-pipes/

I think the stem shape adds up. But I kind of think the plateau is “rougher” and “drier” from what little we can see and makes me think it’s a carver with less production than Soren. I’m just basing this on several American freehands I have from the 70s from one off carvers. It’s just more rustic if that makes sense.

 

[MattRVA]

I feel like I’ve seen that stamp before. Sorry I have no idea who made that pipe.

 

[johnnyflake]

Not sure if this will help or not, but I did a little research and there is a pipe maker using the mark of JL which the mark on your pipe in an upside-down position. The maker is J.L. Thompson, and he is in the USA.

 

[captainsousie]

Not sure if this will help or not, but I did a little research and there is a pipe maker using the mark of JL which the mark on your pipe in an upside-down position. The maker is J.L. Thompson, and he is in the USA.

Did you see if that's one of his older marks? He doesn't seem to be using this marking currently.

 

[MBSD Pipes]

I'm no expert, but I think it is a Soren hand-carved pipe made from plateau (or plateux) briar, similar to my Pete Plato pipe. Here's a web site with some pix
Soren Hand Carved Made In Denmark Pipes – rebornpipes - https://rebornpipes.com/tag/soren-hand-carved-made-in-denmark-pipes/

Good thinking on the freehand front, but no, I'd recognize a Søren, or a Refbjerg make, if it was that. This one seems more American than Danish, too, to me anyway.

 

[MBSD Pipes]

That like something out of a Pharaoh's tomb.

Yeah there's a few of them, so I hope they aren't cursed!

 

[MBSD Pipes]

I think the stem shape adds up. But I kind of think the plateau is “rougher” and “drier” from what little we can see and makes me think it’s a carver with less production than Soren. I’m just basing this on several American freehands I have from the 70s from one off carvers. It’s just more rustic if that makes sense.

Definitely agree. Seems American to me.

 

[MBSD Pipes]

Not sure if this will help or not, but I did a little research and there is a pipe maker using the mark of JL which the mark on your pipe in an upside-down position. The maker is J.L. Thompson, and he is in the USA.

It's not the stamping I'm used to for JLT pipes, but it's definitely a lead. If you're right, I'll come back to you with the discount code as soon as I've set it up.

 

[johnnyflake]

It's not the stamping I'm used to for JLT pipes, but it's definitely a lead. If you're right, I'll come back to you with the discount code as soon as I've set it up.

Here is a link to his site: J.L. Thompson Pipes - https://www.jlthompsonpipes.com/
I hope it helps!

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Interested in hearing who the maker was here. It’s a nice example of a freehand regardless of the maker.

 

[MBSD Pipes]

Alright, so, JL Thompson says it's not his and it's not Soren Refbjerg Rasmussen. Thanks for all the suggestions so far though.

I really wanna get this thing identified, so the bounty on a successful ID is now a choice between a 10% voucher or a 50$ gift card.

 

[johnnyflake]

Do you think anyone will be suspicious if I claim to be the maker?
My initials are JL (John Lavorini)
Yes, now I remember, I did make it one evening way, way back in the day while in a stuper of some kind! Honest!

 

[MBSD Pipes]

Woulda had me if not for the singular "it," john. Aint just the one!

 

[chilllucky]

I think "JL" is not right. I'd look under "R". 7R, RR, something like that. Of course if it's stylized that much, it could just as easily be Hebrew or Cyrillic.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Are there any other markings/stamping on it aside from the pictures?