Billiard Apple from Maison LACROIX, it is classified 5 stars, which is confirmed by the grain around the hearth, as well as the partridge eyes below!
The marking is not deep, but quite visible in the photo.
It's a pipe that has belonged to me for several years, an estate that I had renovated and to which I had asked François Dal to redo a stem. Well 4 or 5 years ago. 
For me, it's a pipe that's too small and as a result, I've hardly ever smoked it. She has been "at rest" for a long time.
It's time to put it back in service.
It is pierced at 4 mm and thanks to its tube, it breathes on its own.
 
Brand: Lacroix 
Markings: 5 stars
Finish: smooth
Weight: 33 grams
Length: 156mm
Height: 34mm
Head diameter: 38mm
Hearth diameter: 19 mm
Focus depth: 29 mm
Head Material: Heather/Briar
Tenon: Machined in the mass
Material of the pipe: Cumberland black and yellow
Filter: No
 
For payments by bank transfer, online booking is not possible. Send me an email at wolffpipes@free.fr and upon receipt, I will reserve the item and send you my IBAN.