How Do I Find Information about a Pipe?

[lonepiper]

I bought this pipe years ago at an antique shop because I liked the look of it. It got tossed in a drawer and forgotten about until recently. I haven’t done any cleaning on it yet. The side says imported briar and there’s an Italy stamp on the bottom.

 

[mso489]

No idea, but I think it could clean up really well. There might be some grain under the grime. The stem could shine with some attention.

 

[bayareabriar]

This is what I’d call a basket pipe.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Nice $4 pipe??