European Cased Meerschaum Lap Pipe?

[berthold]

Anybody know anything about this pipe,if in fact it is a pipe? Value, etc..? Franz Hiess is the maker and likely dates to late 1800's or early 1900's.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fAwR450dptnkU91a2cK-37gLW0fi4ZoK5OSul0iOQzA?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QCVLJtugDA3l-PInCyFNobgLW0fi4ZoK5OSul0iOQzA?feat=directlink
Thanks

 

[baronsamedi]

I lost one similar on eBay by only a buck or so. I have always wanted one just like that!

 

[berthold]

baronsamedi,
If you don't mind me asking what was the winning bid?