Charatan - Pipe - Briar

Charatan of London - Trafalgar 2651
La Charatan was founded in London in 1863 by Frederick Charatan, becoming the first true English factory specializing in handmade pipes.
During the Lane period (1955–1978), Charatan achieved the highest quality: hand-carved mouthpieces, selected English stems, typical red-mahogany finishes, and 'Double Comfort' inserts.

Charatan pipes from the Lane era are today among the most sought after by collectors.
Brand: Charatan
Stamping: CHARATAN of London
Series: TRAFALGAR
Shape: 2651
Mouthpiece: original ebonite with engraved CP (Charatan Pipe).
Innesto: Double Comfort (solo lane era)
Registration code: REG’D N° 203573
Actual measurements: Length: 145 mm
Weight: 47 g (balanced, typical Charatan medium)
Material: selected Erica wood veneer, fine flame finish.
Finish: Smooth red mahogany with birdseye and cross-grain patterns.
Combustion chamber: slightly used, well preserved.
General conditions: very good, original mouthpiece, without deep teeth.
Accurate dating
Thanks to three key elements.
Bocchino CP engraved → Lane epoch
REG’D Number 203573 → registered in the 1950s
Charatan of London mold → pre-Cadogan production.
The pipe can be confidently dated to the years 1965–1975.
Period of very high quality, today strongly included in the collectible range.
Current market value (2025) – correct measures
With a length of 145 mm and a weight of 47 g.
Value: €210 – €250