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If a non-pre-transition Barling has the Barling in a script, a 4-digit shape number, good grain with some pitting and good workmanship, and a typically-styled handcut Barling saddle bit, you can be reasonably certain is a transition pipe. | If a non-pre-transition Barling has the Barling in a script, a 4-digit shape number, good grain with some pitting and good workmanship, and a typically-styled handcut Barling saddle bit, you can be reasonably certain is a transition pipe. | ||
The original Barlings were silversmiths in England during the latter part of the 1700's, with their silver mountings first appearing on pipes in 1812. The following Gallery photos are of a "Kalmasch" (German style) meerschaum carved in Vienna with silverwork done by Barling in London hallmarked 1850. From the Johnny Long Collection. | The original Barlings were silversmiths in England during the latter part of the 1700's, with their silver mountings first appearing on pipes in 1812. The following Gallery photos are of a "Kalmasch" (German style) meerschaum carved in Vienna with silverwork done by Benjamin Barling (marked BB) in London, hallmarked 1850. From the Johnny Long Collection. | ||
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File:Barling Full 1850.jpg|1850 Kalmasch Meerschaum w/Barling Silverwork. Johnny Long Collection | File:Barling Full 1850.jpg|1850 Kalmasch Meerschaum w/Barling Silverwork. Johnny Long Collection | ||
File:Barling_Maker_hallmark_top1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Top maker and hallmark detail. | File:Barling_Maker_hallmark_top1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Top maker and hallmark detail. The BB is for Benjamin Barling. | ||
File:Barling Hallmark 1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Hallmark (1850) | File:Barling Hallmark 1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Hallmark (1850) | ||
File:Barling Detail1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Silverwork | File:Barling Detail1850.jpg|1850 Meerschaum, Silverwork |