The dots
Four dots 
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▲ Pretransition, Four dot, 1924 - 1945 
▲ Pre-transition, Four dot, 1946 - 1979
Notice the change of "Sasieni" script initiated by Alfred Sasieni after second world war.
▲ Pre-transition, Double Two dot, 1930 - 1939
◊ "Rustic", Sasieni Made, 102, ...
... Made in England (Arched) ◊
◊ "Rustic", Sasieni Made, 102, ...
... Made in England (Arched) ◊
This model is listed in the 1939 Sasieni catalog, being omitted in the 1936 and 1943 catalog. Origin of briar : Algeria.
▲ Transition period, Lucite stem, 1979 - 1986
Other Sasieni transition pipes here
▲ Post transition, 1986 - today, 4 dot, 
◊ Sasieni, 4DOT, Ruff Root Dark, Made in London (In circle) F, 5 ◊
◊ Sasieni, 4DOT, Ruff Root Dark, Made in London (In circle) F, 5 ◊
Ruff Root: Name for a sandblasted finish
Notice the 4DOT stamping replacing the FOUR DOT after 1986.
Notice the 4DOT stamping replacing the FOUR DOT after 1986.