CHARATAN'S MAKE LONDON "EXTRALARGE" EPOCA LANE - Pipe - Briar

VIP COLLECTORS ONLY
The specimen presents a distinctly artisanal construction and a finish in tones of deep red, mahogany, and brown, with color variations and a surface patina coherent with its age and previous use.
On the cannel the main identifying marks are legible:
CHARATAN'S MAKE
LONDON ENGLAND
EXTRALARGE
MADE BY HAND
Among the most relevant elements for identification is also the capital L enclosed in a circle, a feature associated with the Lane connection and Charatan production intended for the American market and subsequent Lane management.
IDENTIFICATION AND ATTRIBUTION
The attribution of the specimen to the Lane Era is formulated on the basis of the overall reading of the markings and construction features, and not solely on the presence of the L in the circle.
The simultaneous presence of:
• CHARATAN mark;
• CHARATAN'S MAKE – LONDON ENGLAND indication;
• L enclosed in the circle;
• EXTRALARGE wording;
• MADE BY HAND wording;
• artisanal character of construction;
• traditional cannel configuration;
• mouthpiece shape consistent with the specimen;
• graphical and structural features attributable to historical Charatan production;
is overall compatible with a Charatan belonging to the Lane Era.

DATATION
The specimen is approximately dated to the mid-20th century (circa 1965/1976), within Charatan production linked to the Lane era.
MOUTHPIECE AND ORIGINALITY
The complex cannel–tenon–mouthpiece appears coherent with the original construction of the specimen.
Based on the available photographic documentation, no evident signs indicate a modern substitution of the mouthpiece.
Particular interest lies in the shape of the tenon and the relationship of the C with the tenon, useful elements for reading the specimen in the context of Charatan production.
The apparent preservation of the original complex constitutes a favorable element from a collecting standpoint.

MODEL EXTRALARGE
The term EXTRALARGE is an integral part of the specimen’s identification and highlights its special dimensional configuration.
The notable volume of the body and the general proportions are coherent with this designation, giving the pipe a particularly prominent presence within Charatan production.

CONDITION
8.5/10 – VERY GOOD
The specimen presents overall in very good condition, considering its attributed age and prior use.
Normal signs of use and conservation compatible with a historical pipe are present. The surface retains a mature patina, with color variations and signs of work that contribute to the historical character of the object.
The main markings are legible and the fundamental elements of the specimen are clearly recognizable.

COLLECTOR INTEREST
The interest of the specimen derives from the particular combination of:
CHARATAN
LANE ERA
L IN THE CIRCLE
EXTRALARGE
MADE BY HAND
LONDON ENGLAND
mouthpiece consistent with the original brand
entirely artisanal workmanship
condition 8.5/10
The simultaneous presence of these characteristics makes the specimen of significant interest to the collector of historical Charatan pipes.
economic valuation
In light of the Charatan – Lane Era attribution, the EXTRALARGE configuration, the marks present, the MADE BY HAND wording, the apparent originality of the mouthpiece, and the overall very good state of conservation, the following is indicated:
collectible value
€ 550 – € 650
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