Is this an hundred and four year old Charatan?

[kenbarnes]

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. The silver band is Birmingham Hallmarked 1912 with FC stamp. On the shank is simply London Made.

 

[dmcmtk]

Can't see the image Ken.

 

[kenbarnes]

Nor can I.

 

[kenbarnes]

 

[kenbarnes]

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[kenbarnes]

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

 

[dmcmtk]

Ken, the image is in your album? The yes, right click>copy image location>click IMG in the toolbar, paste> send post.

 

[cobguy]

Looks like there is an extra "http" in your link ... let's try this:

Nope ... no help. Sorry!

 

[dmcmtk]

0px × 0px (scaled to 24px × 24px)

This is probably the issue, it's why I ask if you can actually see the picture Ken...
Was it ebay, do you have a link?

 

[kenbarnes]

 

[dmcmtk]

KB, now the other side, and the Hallmarks...

 

[kenbarnes]

 

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[ssjones]

I just can't make out that letter date code.

 

[kenbarnes]

 

[elpfeife]

Regardless... it's a classic in looks.

 

[kenbarnes]

It's Birmingham (n) for 1912-1913

 

[jpmcwjr]

Very sweet looking pipe!
Generally, flash adds highlights (overexposes) in some areas and leaves others too dark. Indirect natural lighting works pretty well.