Pipe components from different places

Desertdweller

Hi everyone, I just got an estate pipe from Etsy, listed as London made. It is a fine pipe but I found it curious that the bowl says London briar and the stem says Italy. Is it normal for pipes to have components from different regions or is it likely the original stem was replaced?

Corey562

I would think the stem was replaced. 

KA9FFJ

@Desertdweller think @Corey562 is correct (as usual)...

Woodsman

Pretty sure that's correct.

motie2

The explanation ("....the stem was replaced.") is in complete accord with Ockham's Razor (lex parsimoniae).

Desertdweller

Thanks! It doesn't really bother me but how would you leave feedback for the seller? It does seem a bit facetious it wasn't mentioned in the listing.

xDutchx

@Desertdweller, sometimes we find ourselves dealing with a seller who has limited pipe knowledge, but happens to have a pipe related item on ebay. I would check their other listings, in possibly making a determination on their sincerity concerning your listing and purchase. Also, it is only fair, that you contact them with any concerns, before listing negative feedback on a purchase. The reason I say this, is because ebay is particularly hard on their sellers, when they receive any negative feedback. You may find that they are good people, with limited pipe knowledge, if you make contact with them thru the messaging system. IMO, what you paid for the pipe, and what they claimed the pipe to be, would be a major factor in taking issue with a replacement stem.