Lord Eric. Can Anyone Identify This Pipe?

[Seadog1]

Hello, I recently acquired this old estate pipe, and I wondered if anyone could tell me a little bit about it, like who made it and when? It's a Dublin shape, and the only markings it carries are "Lord Eric" on the side of the shank, and "Italy" on the bottom of the shank. Nothing else. I've searched online, but have found nothing at all about this brand. Thanks for any help!