Yeah it seems to have befuddled the local pipe repair guy too. He's only seen one other with that and nothing with ornate stuff on it. He thinks the wirework and such was a custom job.
Interesting Pipe My Dad Had
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I would guess an early 20th century to 1940s pipe with the custom wire/decorative work either done by another small company or an individual shop whether jeweler or tobacconist/pipe shop.
Found some more information
https://www.icollector.com/Antique-German-pipe-with-intricate-rope-and-filigree_i23497814
From a facebook acquaintance in the pipe community there.
"So I reached out to a friend of mine who has traveled Europe in search of pipes. Apparently they’re called “filigree” pipes and come from Germany, Romania, Hungary and Greece. Most are quite old, as the craftsman’s isn’t practiced much anymore. He said they typically go for between $30-60"
So it sounds like those that posted in here with this info previously were correct. But at least I know what to look for now. I snagged a decent one off auction which is very similar.
https://www.icollector.com/Antique-German-pipe-with-intricate-rope-and-filigree_i23497814
From a facebook acquaintance in the pipe community there.
"So I reached out to a friend of mine who has traveled Europe in search of pipes. Apparently they’re called “filigree” pipes and come from Germany, Romania, Hungary and Greece. Most are quite old, as the craftsman’s isn’t practiced much anymore. He said they typically go for between $30-60"
So it sounds like those that posted in here with this info previously were correct. But at least I know what to look for now. I snagged a decent one off auction which is very similar.