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  1. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    Thank you very much sablebrush 52
  2. kenbarnes

    Interesting Ebay find.

    I seem to recall that Derek Merton of Merton Pipes and his son Roger used to be part of organising these events and would readily supply any pipes etc that were needed. One or two of the shapes remind me of pipe bowls coming from St. Claude and one or two remind me of Dunhill shapes possibly...
  3. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    here is the link on ebay from where I bought it. I paid £90 approx $130.00 for it although it says £99.If you notice from Beau's site (other items from Valtrane)you will see that the 2 Charatans she has for sale there came from the same collector. Beau, the owner said she could recognise that...
  4. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    Thanks Andy, that sounds very interesting.
  5. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    I have a hard time seeing the FC. As I mentioned earlier the two photos above showing the FC stamp shows an oval and in it a vertical line on either side of the FC. It is definitely there although my photography skills still need perfecting.
  6. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    It's Birmingham (n) for 1912-1913
  7. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    I have tried 'every which way but loose'. I have uploaded photos before. I have now tried to do it the way Jessie S. suggested (i.e. right click on the image in my album and go to Copy location which does not exist when i right click. only copy or copy shortcut. any help would be appreciated
  8. kenbarnes

    Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

    I bought this on the weekend- I couldn’t resist it. The bowl is 5 cms tall – quite a large size billiard for this age. These are some photos of a “1912 billiard straight grain with silver band” and original mouthpiece? Is it a Charatan? I also think that originally it came in a fitted case...
  9. kenbarnes

    Interesting Ebay find.

    Thoughts anyone?
  10. kenbarnes

    How do I 'copy & paste' my profile photo?

    I think that this may have done the trick thanks Jesse for your input, I really appreciate your help.
  11. kenbarnes

    Charatan Collection

    Nice one Bob!