Charatan’s Make Special Dublin Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them in their factories and workshops, Charatan made every part of their pipes on the Charatan premises. So began a legacy of high-quality pipe-making under the Charatan name, one whose employees, at one time or another, included Joel Sasieni, and Ken Barnes and Barry Jones of James Upshall fame.

The Dublin was Reuben Charatan’s favorite shape, and the “Bell Dublin,” with its distinct, conical bowl, became something of a signature for the make during and after Reuben’s tenure. This “Special” grade is a nice example of the shape in action, showing off what it is that it can do for a good piece of flame grain briar. It is also wonderfully lightweight, making it an ideal clencher.

The condition is good. Some wear to the rim, including a spot of char, and some handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.90 / 22.86mm

Bowl Depth: 1.63″ / 41.40mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g