CHARATAN’S Make Belvedere 4651X

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England, 1960s

A Charatan’s pipe from the “Lane era” (1960 – middle 1970s), the period of the brightest blossoming of this brand, delightful shapes and grains, which eclipsed all others pipe makers including Dunhill. A nicely made Belvedere series pipe of the quite rare diplomat shape!

The pipe markings are “CHARATAN’S MAKE \ LONDON ENGLAND \ BELVEDERE”, “4651X”. The length is 13.2 cm (5.2″), bowl’s height is 3.9 cm (1.54″). External diameter of the bowl is 4.9 cm (1.93″), internal diameter is 2.0 cm (0.79″). The depth is 3.3 cm (1.3″) and this pipe weights 57 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

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  1. hello i have this same pipe and i don’t know what the price of the sale would be. if you knew what it is and could help me i would appreciate it.a greting.

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