I am thinking about purchasing this Antique Handmade Switzerland. I was told it is from the 1800's.
The inlays are silver and I am not sure what the cap and rope/chain are made of. The pipe itself is briar.
Has anyone ever seen these old world pipes? Are they worth anything as far as collectibles?
I am going to look at it and have it appraised before I purchase it I was just wondering if anyone here might have any comments on this as far as value, authenticity, etc. I know it is hard to tell everything about it from just a picture but here it is.





TIA
Donald