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'''Courtesy of [http://www.rdfield.com/Jorgen%20L/jorgen_l.htm R.D.Field]'''
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'''''"I am only interested in making pipes that satisfy customers" - Jørgen Larsen, May, 2004'''''
'''''"I am only interested in making pipes that satisfy customers" - Jørgen Larsen, May, 2004'''''
[[Image:Jørgen Larsen Pipe01.jpg|right|thumb]][[Image:Jørgen Larsen.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Jørgen Larsen]]'''
Jørgen Larsen worked for Stanwell from 1965 until 1969, and started making his own line of pipes in 1970. He also made pipes for Peter Stokkebye for about 25 years. Concurrent with his pipe making, Jørgen was also employed as an officer in an Arrest (jail) for 24 hours a week.


'''"''' '''Jørgen Larsen''' is a very old man, probably not long for this world. He has made pipes for 70 of his 95 years and, amazingly, although he can hardly walk, he can still carve. His pipes, what few there are, are strikingly Danish in design and will in no way be mistaken for the work of another. While we are lucky to have Jørgen Larsen in the fold, we may not have him for long.'''"'''
An allergy to briar dust has been an ongoing problem during Larsen's pipe making carrier and likely contributed to his decision to sell his pipe making factory in 2005. As of May, 2015 he is 73 years old and no longer making pipes. He and his wife are enjoying life, however, and live throughout the summer months in their home on the Island of Fyn.
 
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'''''The above is an utter, bald-faced lie!''''' Although he has been a pipe maker for 44 of his 65 years, Jorgen Larsen looks to be around for quite awhile. Some of you may remember his Jorgen L brand, which was started in the 1960's, but more will recall seeing his work as the '''Peter Stokkebye''' pipe, beginning in the 1970's. Now, the Jorgen L brand is back!
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[[Image:Jørgen Larsen Pipe03.jpg|right|thumb|Photo courtesy of [http://www.briarpatch.biz/Jorgen%20L.html#pipes Briar Patch]]]
[[Image:Jørgen Larsen Pipe03.jpg|right|thumb|Photo courtesy of [http://www.briarpatch.biz/Jorgen%20L.html#pipes Briar Patch]]]
[[Image:Jørgen Larsen Pipe04.jpg|right|thumb|Photo courtesy of [http://www.briarpatch.biz/Jorgen%20L.html#pipes Briar Patch]]]
[[Image:Jørgen Larsen Pipe04.jpg|right|thumb|Photo courtesy of [http://www.briarpatch.biz/Jorgen%20L.html#pipes Briar Patch]]]
'''Jørgen Larsen''' lives in a village of 600 people, '''Almind''', '''Denmark''' - about 5 miles from Kolding, home of another famous Danish pipe maker, [[Kurt Balleby]]. Although the two men don't work together, they occasionally share a bag of Corsican briar.
'''Jørgen Larsen''' lives in a village of 600 people, '''Almind''', '''Denmark''' - about 5 miles from Kolding, home of another famous Danish pipe maker, [[Balleby Pipes|Kurt Balleby]]. Although the two men did not work together, they occasionally shared a bag of Corsican briar.
 
Jørgen's history in pipe making is an interesting one in that, aside from creating one of the first high grade Danish brands (the Jørgen L) and his 30 odd year association with Peter Stokkebye, he was also technical director for both [[Stanwell]] and Kriswell (though not at the same time). A slow and resourceful worker, and also having work outside of pipe making, Jørgen crafted only about 100 pipes each year, with 40% of the work he started ending up in his fireplace.  


Jorgen's history in pipe making is an interesting one in that, aside from creating one of the first high grade Danish brands (the Jorgen L) and his 30 odd year association with Peter Stokkebye, he was also technical director for both [[Stanwell]] and Kriswell (though not at the same time). A slow and resourceful worker, Jorgen crafts only about 100 pipes each year, with 40% of the work he starts ending up in his fireplace.  
While actively engaged in pipe making, Jørgen was one of the few pipe makers that would repair or make a new mouthpieces for his pipes free of charge. The customer had only to pay for mailing one-way, and he payed the return postage.


It had been previously report that Jørgen Larsen made [[Mr. Andersen]] pipes. David Field states, "Jorgen Larsen never made Mr. Andersen pipes to my knowledge."
It had been previously report that Jørgen Larsen made [[Mr. Andersen]] pipes. David Field states, "Jorgen Larsen never made Mr. Andersen pipes to my knowledge."


Jorgen is one of the few pipe makers that will repair or make a new mouthpiece for one of his pipes free of charge. The customer has only to pay for one-way mailing, as Jorgen will pay return postage.
See also [[Jesper of Denmark]], which are Classic models designed by Jørgen Larsen.
 
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Rex indicates the pipes above are very representative "Jørgen L" pipes by Jørgen Larsen.
 
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: Denmark]]

Revision as of 03:42, 7 February 2016

"I am only interested in making pipes that satisfy customers" - Jørgen Larsen, May, 2004

Jørgen Larsen Pipe01.jpg
Jørgen Larsen

Jørgen Larsen worked for Stanwell from 1965 until 1969, and started making his own line of pipes in 1970. He also made pipes for Peter Stokkebye for about 25 years. Concurrent with his pipe making, Jørgen was also employed as an officer in an Arrest (jail) for 24 hours a week.

An allergy to briar dust has been an ongoing problem during Larsen's pipe making carrier and likely contributed to his decision to sell his pipe making factory in 2005. As of May, 2015 he is 73 years old and no longer making pipes. He and his wife are enjoying life, however, and live throughout the summer months in their home on the Island of Fyn.

Jørgen Larsen Pipe02.jpg
Photo courtesy of Briar Patch
Photo courtesy of Briar Patch

Jørgen Larsen lives in a village of 600 people, Almind, Denmark - about 5 miles from Kolding, home of another famous Danish pipe maker, Kurt Balleby. Although the two men did not work together, they occasionally shared a bag of Corsican briar.

Jørgen's history in pipe making is an interesting one in that, aside from creating one of the first high grade Danish brands (the Jørgen L) and his 30 odd year association with Peter Stokkebye, he was also technical director for both Stanwell and Kriswell (though not at the same time). A slow and resourceful worker, and also having work outside of pipe making, Jørgen crafted only about 100 pipes each year, with 40% of the work he started ending up in his fireplace.

While actively engaged in pipe making, Jørgen was one of the few pipe makers that would repair or make a new mouthpieces for his pipes free of charge. The customer had only to pay for mailing one-way, and he payed the return postage.

It had been previously report that Jørgen Larsen made Mr. Andersen pipes. David Field states, "Jorgen Larsen never made Mr. Andersen pipes to my knowledge."

See also Jesper of Denmark, which are Classic models designed by Jørgen Larsen.

Rex indicates the pipes above are very representative "Jørgen L" pipes by Jørgen Larsen.