How old is this pipe?

[whithill]

Found my first pipe today, while metal detecting a home site near Nashville. It appears to be copper or brass with a ceramic (?) overcoat that is coming off. Up close thru my loop I can see the remains of an intricate blue design. I know NOTHING about pipes. Anyone have any wisdom to impart? Is it old?
Thanks! Whit Hill
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[MichiganMan]

Sure hope that's not lead paint.

 

[Garrett424]

I know nothing about it but I definitely like it.
Good luck and congrats.

 

[el remolino]

Cool looking pipe.

 

[oldsmith]

That is so cool, I don't know anything about pipes but I can picture that hanging out of a muleskinners mouth, thanks for sharing and hh.

 

[sideshowbob]

Browsed your link...cool shtuff. Thanks for sharing your happiness

 

[detectahead]

Very cool!

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Thats an item I would love to have found !!

 

[whithill]

Thanks, everyone! Does anyone know who might be able to tell me more about it? I've looked at all the obvious google choices but can't find anything like this one (with copper stem and possibly clay or "meerschaum" bowl). Have a great day.