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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 Benjamin Barling (marked BB) 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. Hallmark was authenticated by silver expert Giorgio Busetto, secretary of the ASCAS (silver association[http://www.ascasonline.org/newsAPRIL71.html]). This 1850 meer will be featured in the ASCAS newsletter in May 2010. | ||
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