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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-YJ5U-46HH-M
Charatan Trafalgar 311 DC, Lane Era
Lane Era
Dating: Owner-stated4 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Charatan Trafalgar exemplifies the brand's approach to classic pipe forms, featuring substantial proportions particularly evident in the waist and transition areas. The pipe carries the 311 DC shape designation, indicating its specific configuration within Charatan's numbering system. It is equipped with the distinctive Double Comfort mouthpiece, a feature designed for comfortable clenching during extended smoking sessions. The chamber walls are described as respectably thick, with a chamber size considered ideal for many smokers. The pipe represents what the source describes as a truly classic shape rather than an exaggerated variation, maintaining balanced traditional proportions. Dating is attributed to the Lane Era based on owner designation, with the registration number 203573 appearing in the stampings. Charatan pipes from this period are recognized for their quality craftsmanship and adherence to established English pipe-making traditions.