What Makes These So Special?

[LotusEater]

I like Georg Jensen pipes and search them out on eBay, at Blue Room etc. pretty regularly.
Most GJ pipes are well under a$100 some nicer ones go for between $100-$150. So, when I came across these two pipes listed at $400 a piece I was a bit perplexed. Is the seller just crazy or am I missing something? They are higher quality, unsmoked GJs but, considering one of the pipes is pictured with the stem upside down I think the Seller may not be much of a pipophile.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

George was a manager at MacBarens, and has been trying his hand at making pipes. From what I understand his factory pipes that he has commissioned to be made are like in the $100 range, and the ones where has has hacked made them up himself have vulcanite and bring about $400ish. So, the price is spot on, but as we know with these new pipemakers, especially ones famous for being in another part of the industry and are riding their fame to promote their pipes, that stem is most likely not upside down, but designed to look upside down.

 

[LotusEater]

George was a manager at MacBarens, and has been trying his hand at making pipes. From what I understand his factory pipes that he has commissioned to be made are like in the $100 range, and the ones where has has hacked made them up himself have vulcanite and bring about $400ish. So, the price is spot on, but as we know with these new pipemakers, especially ones famous for being in another part of the industry and are riding their fame to promote their pipes, that stem is most likely not upside down, but designed to look upside down.

Thanks for the info
But re the stem - The GJ logo must have been stamped on it upside down then?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Thanks for the info
But re the stem - The GJ logo must have been stamped on it upside down then?

That's to make it seem like it is legit upside down. He's a crafty one that Mr. Jensen. Don't underestimate him.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

In the hobby, we call those forehead warmers.

 

[LotusEater]

I guess I don’t understand anything lol
Here is another one of his with similar”upside down “ stem???

 

[LotusEater]

 

[cosmicfolklore]

George would love it if you sent those to him and told him how much you love his stemwork. He has such a pleasant and mild mannered demeaner. Ha ha!!

 

[hauntedmyst]

Some ebayer's, not unlike the general populace, are just nuts. Usually, they don't understand what they have and think what they have is rare and special. Ultimately, they are just looking for a pay out. Just avoid them.

 

[OzPiper]

Georg Jensen (no relation to the other Georg Jensen) pipes are very good pipes at honest prices, easily on par with pre-Italian Stanwells. I have one which was bought new in the '70s which is still a favourite.

The Danish Pipe Shop stocks a good selection of G Jensen estates.

There are a few EBay vendors looking for a windfall just because something looks old, or is listed as "vintage". Last year there were some very ordinary, no name NOS Italian pipes listed at USD$300+. I've wondered if any one was sucked down that black hole

 

[mingc]

@cosmicfolklore, you're a very naughty boy!

 

[trudger]

Pipedia.org is your friend. Cosmic is also your friend who will steal all your tobacco then help you look for it.

 

[LotusEater]

Pipedia.org is your friend. Cosmic is also your friend who will steal all your tobacco then help you look for it.

No worries,
I was familiar with the pipedia entry on Georg Jensen before cosmic chimed in. Sometimes it’s just more interesting to listen to someone’s bullshit than to call them on it
It’s all in fun

 

[Chasing Embers]

That's to make it seem like it is legit upside down. He's a crafty one that Mr. Jensen. Don't underestimate him.

Bruto Sordini actually does do that.?

 

[mortonbriar]

You should see the sideways stems about to be released (out of a very big deal outfit which shall remain nameless), they allow the smoker to lie down opium den styles, it will be all the rage.

 

[Chasing Embers]

You should see the sideways stems about to be released (out of a very big deal outfit which shall remain nameless), they allow the smoker to lie down opium den styles, it will be all the rage.

 

[LotusEater]

That would make an excellent bonsai planter to go with your other planter by said “big deal outfit” chasing.

 

[chopper]

I've got one George Jensen. A lightly used professionally restored estate for $29usd from ebay.
It's a very good smoker.

 

[Chasing Embers]

That would make an excellent bonsai planter to go with your other planter by said “big deal outfit” chasing.

A pity they rot during winter.?‍ Out of five duds I'll never buy another one.

 

[mortonbriar]

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This is for lighting up round the corner in the wind right?