England, 1950s
This well-preserved, attractive, classical bent pipe was made during the Charatan’s family era (the Reuben era, prior to 1960). Notably, the shape number is located on the same side of the shank as other nomenclature. This is truly an interesting and exciting discovery!
Pipe markings “CHARATAN’S MAKE \ LONDON. ENGLAND \ DE LUXE”, “11”
Length 12.8 cm (5.04″)
Bowl Height 5.1 cm (2.01″)
Outside Diameter 3.9 cm (1.54″)
Chamber Diameter 1.8 cm (0.71″)
Chamber Depth 3.8 cm (1.5″)
Weight 48 gr.
Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.
The pipe was accurately smoked, it has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.
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