Thank you for the clarification. I was assuming family heirloom.Thanks! Got it on an eBay steal! $38, its not an original stem, so the hardcore collectors left it alone!
I don't give a rat's behind about collectability protocols. If I like a pipe I get it... A pipe's stem be damned.
I have so much to learn from you!The trick is to only post pictures of my pipes that don't have smooth finish bowl tops in order to hide my poor lighter control.