Briar Plateau Block Pipe Stands, "Made in Italy"... By Whom and When?

[PLANofMAN]

...Besides, it's fun looking at the growth rings and flame grain and pits. Some people smoke pipes for the tobacco, I happen to smoke for the pipe, and it's wood. Being able to see the grain and flaws and cracks in the stands gives me more appreciation for the flawless and near flawless grain in the pipes I do have.