The word on the plastic says Micoli. I tracked him down. He makes thousand dollar pipes. Incredible work. I'll take two, please.it's certainly a stand for something. Looks like a store display type of stand to my sensibilities. Probably more a matter of the right pipe for the stand then being a generic pipe stand. What's the word on the front of the plastic say? That might be the best clue we got.
They often go on ebay for less than $200.He makes thousand dollar pipes.
I found this in my collection of old pipe accessories as I went back to them after a ten year hiatus. I've tried putting a pipe in it like you would in a typical pipe holder - not a chance of that working.
Can anyone tell me what this is and/or how to use it?View attachment 183314
Looks like a calabash pipe stand to me.