Hi from the South of England

[RockingCricket]

Hi, I have aquired what I believe is a pre-1958 Charatan Makes Countryman, Selected FH. I don't seem to be able to find much information on this piece. I've been a cigarette smoker for 30 years and have recently been vaping. I've never smoked a pipe but have always enjoyed the aromas from those who do. I'm keen to give it a try and intended to clean this nice pipe up myself. But as I understand, this is quite a rare pipe, and if that's the case I don't want to potentially damage something of importance or value. If I can figure out how to post some pics, I'd really welcome any comments regarding what I have found.

 

[proteus]

Nice pipe!!

 

[Elric]

Welcome aboard from Michigan, USA!

 

[AreBee]

Welcome from Connecticut, USA! Dump those cigs and vapes and fire up that pipe! Lots of good information on the Pipe Repair and Maintenance forum.

 

[PaulRVA]

Welcome From Virginia USA

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[dd57chevy]

 

[RPK]

Welcome from New Jersey, USA

 

[Simplicity]

Another welcome from Michigan.

 

[bpinkstaff]

Welcome from Rockton Illinois!

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia, USA.

 

[sablebrush52]

Hi, I have aquired what I believe is a pre-1958 Charatan Makes Countryman, Selected FH. I don't seem to be able to find much information on this piece. I've been a cigarette smoker for 30 years and have recently been vaping. I've never smoked a pipe but have always enjoyed the aromas from those who do. I'm keen to give it a try and intended to clean this nice pipe up myself. But as I understand, this is quite a rare pipe, and if that's the case I don't want to potentially damage something of importance or value. If I can figure out how to post some pics, I'd really welcome any comments regarding what I have found.

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For information about the Charatan Countryman model, including when it was designed and who designed it, look at the section above the forum entitled Ken Barnes on Charatan and Upshall. Ken trained at Charatan, where his father was the General Manager. I compiled his posts so I know that Ken covered the Countryman.

Also, welcome to the forum, from the Center Of The Known Universe!

Ashland Oregon

 

[Flatfish]

Welcome from Wales

 

[Snook]

Welcome from Idaho and nice find!

 

[BogOakPiper]

Welcome from Southampton UK

 

[StayPufft]

Welcome from Ontario!

 

[TriedPiper]

Sorry, can't help but, good luck with your investigation and Welcome!

 

[BingBong]

Hello from London UK.

 

[dottlejockey]

Welcome from the Pacific NW, USA! Clean up that Charatan, do a little learning on packing/smoking technique, stuff it with something that appeals and give it a go.

 

[JoburgB2]

Greetings from Scotland.