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=== Nomenclature === | === Nomenclature === | ||
The Lane Trademark serif and circled L indicates the pipe is from the “Lane Era” (approx. 1955 to 1979 -1984?), however the lack of it could simply mean the pipe missed receiving the stamp from the factory. The lack of the trademark could also mean the pipe was | The Lane Trademark serif and circled L indicates the pipe is from the “Lane Era” (approx. 1955 to 1979 -1984?), however it appears that both the English factory or Lane themselves sometimes, or perhaps even often forget to stamp the L on a pipe. The Charatan factory was known for it's inconsistency's especially in stampings. Therefore, although an L on the pipe definitely defines it as a Lane Era pipe, the lack of it could simply mean the pipe missed receiving the stamp from the factory. The lack of the trademark could also mean the pipe was destined for the European market. | ||
Charatan pipes were not well distributed prior to the Lane Era, so very few pre-Lane pipes exist today. Herman Lane greatly grew the brand in the U.S., which caused corresponding growth in Europe. | |||
Generally, when the pipe is stamped with the BLOCK letters “MADE BY HAND” it means the pipe was probably made between 1958 and 1965” | Generally, when the pipe is stamped with the BLOCK letters “MADE BY HAND” it means the pipe was probably made between 1958 and 1965” | ||
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'''Note:''' ''Memories of Charatan Pipes and Notes on their Dating'', an article that appeared in The Pipe Collector written by Ivy Ryan has been removed from Pipedia. Charatan experts and enthusiasts indicate that this article contains miss-information as to the dating of Charatan pipes. You are welcome to present arguments to the contrary to the SYSOP by sending an E-mail to [mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com sethile.pipes@gmail.com]. | '''Note:''' ''Memories of Charatan Pipes and Notes on their Dating'', an article that appeared in The Pipe Collector written by Ivy Ryan has been removed from Pipedia. Charatan experts and enthusiasts indicate that this article contains miss-information as to the dating of Charatan pipes. You are welcome to present arguments to the contrary to the SYSOP by sending an E-mail to [mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com sethile.pipes@gmail.com]. | ||
== Off Site Links == | == Off Site Links == | ||
The following '''[http://digilander.libero.it/tempioedonismo/CHARATAN.htm Charatan Article in Italian]''' is reported to be excellent. It is a study by '''[[Fabio Ferrara]]''' (Monterubbiano - Italy) based on more than 2000 old Charatan pipes he studied from the "Basciano stock" purchased by Mario Lubinski - Fermo). '''Note:''' ''If anyone would like to translate this article into English, it would make a fantastic contribution to the Charatan knowledge base here on Pipedia''. | The following '''[http://digilander.libero.it/tempioedonismo/CHARATAN.htm Charatan Article in Italian]''' is reported to be excellent. It is a study by '''[[Fabio Ferrara]]''' (Monterubbiano - Italy) based on more than 2000 old Charatan pipes he studied from the "Basciano stock" purchased by Mario Lubinski - Fermo). '''Note:''' ''If anyone would like to translate this article into English, it would make a fantastic contribution to the Charatan knowledge base here on Pipedia''. | ||