So I've had this pipe for about 6 years and I think I posted it here when I got it to see if anyone could shed some light on it. I grabbed it to smoke today and thought that since we have so many new members here maybe I could see what you all thought about now. It is a beautifully made pipe with nice grain and in a ball shape I guess you could call it, and it has a silver band that doesn't seem to be a repair band at all. However it's only stamped Pickwick, and Imported Briar. The band seems to be of British origin as hallmarks show what I looks like an anchor, the symbol for Birmingham. I think Pickwick was a Sasieni sub brand, but why the imported briar stamping? The mystery continues... any thoughts?