Maker’s Mark Mystery

[snagstangl]

I was seeing J A looking at it.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Easy answer:

Ping Jesse at Blue Room. If he listed it he'll definitely know what he took in to sell (or re-sell).

Also, if the logo is laser-etched (it could be, now that you mention it) that would reduce the number of possible makers by a LOT. Those gadgets are spendy and take up a lot of shop space.

Speaking of Jesse, the whole pipe photo looks like something he could have made. (The button is distinctive, and that's his bamboo technique). If the pipe in the logo is supposed to be a "J", it would be a hella coincidence. Hmmm...

The Blue Room listing for this pipe stated that they were also unable to identify the maker.

 

[georged]

Crazy

Whoever made it wasn't a beginner or hobby-block carver. Lots of experience and skill on display there.

And the majority of guys at that level know each other. At least by name and rep.

Hmmm...

So now I'm thinkin' you MIGHT be a PhotoShop wizard that Kevin is paying to start "mystery threads" to keep the site's click rate up...

You didn't happen to grow up in Humansville Missouri, did you?

 

[alaskanpiper]

Crazy

Whoever made it wasn't a beginner or hobby-block carver. Lots of experience and skill on display there.

And the majority of guys at that level know each other. At least by name and rep.

Hmmm...

So now I'm thinkin' you MIGHT be a PhotoShop wizard that Kevin is paying to start "mystery threads" to keep the site's click rate up...

You didn't happen to grow up in Humansville Missouri, did you?

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Certainly not a novice. I was so intrigued by the mystery I bought the pipe, hahaha. Figured even if I never find out, it looks pretty damn well made, so what the hell.

 

[Hillcrest]

Maker's Mark Mystery

And I thought that this thread was going to be about Bourbon whiskey

The only mystery is where did it all go ?

 

[craig61a]

After half a bottle of Makers Mark, everything is a mystery.

Well that liquor in the nighttime leaves strange memories...

 

[jpmcwjr]

I came here to find out why the bottle tops are sealed with red wax. The Maker's Mark mystery continues...

Marketing, marketing and more marketing. The owners wanted a very distinctive mark!

 

[J-Evverrett]

Definitely a very nice pipe, and well made at that. I’d say it is probably an American carver from the bowl size. Danish inspired, bit of an Eltang flair to it. And judging from the transition, a pro. Looks very familiar…

Winner winner! I know who it is! That’s a J. Alan. Very nice. Here’s proof:

J. Alan Pipes Handmade Bamboo

J. Alan Pipes Handmade Bamboo

www.bisgaard-pipes.com

 

[alaskanpiper]

MYSTERY SOLVED!

Sorry @J-Evverrett , as much as I would love it to be a J Alan, it is actually made by:

Anatoly Sibiryatkin

Huge thanks to @ultralightlunter who recognized the stamp from his own collection!

 

[J-Evverrett]

MYSTERY SOLVED!

Sorry @J-Evverrett , as much as I would love it to be a J Alan, it is actually made by:

Anatoly Sibiryatkin

Huge thanks to @ultralightlunter who recognized the stamp from his own collection!

I was sure that I had it. I really was wishing you struck gold brother.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I was sure that I had it. I really was wishing you struck gold brother.

At the price I bought this for, I pretty much did regardless, haha.