Charatan - Pipe - Briar

Charatan’s Make – Shape 58 – Lane Era (1965–1976)
1. Model Identification
Brand: Charatan’s Make
Line: London, England
Shape: 58 – Lovat Long Shank
Production: Lane Era (period of production excellence: 1965–1976)
Origin: London, England
Material: seasoned heather root (Erica arborea)
Construction technique: Pipe completely handmade with traditional English freehand turning
2. Dimensions and Weight
Total length: 150 mm
Outer diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 20 grams
Draw: smooth, typical of the Charatan Lane Era

The extraordinary lightness (20 g) is a highly prized feature, synonymous with meticulous selection of the burl wood and a very balanced structure.
3. Finishing and Machining
Exterior finish: deeply sandblasted with a coarse grain, featuring pronounced reliefs and black/maroon color contrasts.
Coloration: Deep black with red mahogany veining (typical of the Lane Era).
Style: Rusticated “deep blast”, natural wood irregularities enhanced.
Mouthpiece machining:
hand-turned natural ebonite
Original Charatan Double Comfort model
CP mark engraved in an oval (Charatan’s Pipe)
4. Original Markings
On the nozzle, it is clearly legible:
CHARATAN’S MAKE
LONDON ENGLAND
58 (shape)
CP-marked nozzle
Tenon with original screw thread.
Markings perfectly consistent with Lane Era standards, not apocryphal.
5. State of Preservation
Stovetop: Interior in good condition, no burns or cracks.
Body: Patina intact, never forced.
Bocchino: Light, uniform oxidation, with no signs of deep bite marks.
Barrel/mouthpiece junction: Perfect, original tenon not replaced.
Sandblasting: Excellent condition, with no abrasions or dents.
Overall the pipe is classified as Excellent vintage condition (EXC).
6. Dating
Charatan’s Make – Lane Era Estimated period: 1967–1974
Reasons for dating:
Style of sandblasting
Bocchino Double Comfort with full logo
Marking “London England”
Original tenon thread in ebonite.