Charatan de luxe 02 , dating help.

[HoratioG]

Hi all, just acquired this rather small Charatan de luxe for a restoration project. I've done quite a few other restorations this is my first Charatan and I'm still confused as to dating it, I've searched the Ken Barnes posts and through Pipedia and I'm struggling. Any help would be a appreciated. It measures about 4.5 inches and weighs about 0.36 oz or 11cm and 10
2g.

 

[craig61a]

Just by the placement of the shape number I’d place it in the late 1950’s/early 1960’s. Can’t see if it has a lane marking.

 

[HoratioG]

Thank you, there's no Lane marking on there. Seems a bit of a minefield when trying to date a Charatan.lol

 

[orlandofurioso]

The Lane marking was stamped on pipes meant for export to the US.
So not of too much meaning when it comes to ""dating" the wood.
This is a good read :

Charatan Pipes: The Mysterious and Marvelous Marriage of a Pipe-Making Family and a Renowned Tobaccoman - 星辰大海烟斗网

sopipes.com