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====Later Transition Nomenclature==== | ====Later Transition Nomenclature==== | ||
In November of 1962 B.Barling and Sons Ltd released the catalogue of its revamped line of pipes. In addition to a new script “'''''Barling'''''” logo, the company announced four grades of pipes, '''Standard''', '''Sandblast''', '''Garnet Grain''', and '''Guinea Grain'''. Model numbers are 4-digits with the first number indicating the size. Size numbers range from 1-6. Occasionally one sees a “7” size number, but it doesn’t appear in the catalog. Specials continue to be produced. | In November of 1962 B.Barling and Sons Ltd released the catalogue of its revamped line of pipes. In addition to a new script “'''''Barling'''''” logo, the company announced four grades of pipes, '''Standard''', '''Sandblast''', '''Garnet Grain''', and '''Guinea Grain'''. <br> | ||
Model numbers are 4-digits with the first number indicating the size. Size numbers range from 1-6. Occasionally one sees a “7” size number, but it doesn’t appear in the catalog. Specials continue to be produced. | |||
The Transition version of the Guinea Grain is easily distinguished from the Pre-Transition pipe by the change to the logo. A Pre-Transition Guinea Grain has a script “'''''Barling’s'''''” logo. A Transition (and later) Guinea Grain has a script “'''''Barling'''''” logo. No apostrophe and no “s”.<br> | The Transition version of the Guinea Grain is easily distinguished from the Pre-Transition pipe by the change to the logo. A Pre-Transition Guinea Grain has a script “'''''Barling’s'''''” logo. A Transition (and later) Guinea Grain has a script “'''''Barling'''''” logo. No apostrophe and no “s”.<br> | ||
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The Post Transition period is commonly defined as beginning in 1968.<br> | The Post Transition period is commonly defined as beginning in 1968.<br> | ||
The company is moved to the Isle of Mann. Pipes are outsourced to Denmark to be made by several companies. Any Barling pipe that has a “Made In Denmark” stamp is a Post Transition piece. | The company is moved to the Isle of Mann. Pipes are outsourced to Denmark to be made by several companies. Any Barling pipe that has a “Made In Denmark” stamp is a Post Transition piece. | ||
*Post Transition pipes will have a “'''TVF'''” stamp. | *Post Transition pipes will have a “'''TVF'''” stamp. | ||
*Post Transition pipes will also have both a 4 digit model number and the old size nomenclature - a form of quaint redundancy. | *Post Transition pipes will also have both a 4 digit model number and the old size nomenclature - a form of quaint redundancy. | ||
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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 | 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 was featured in the ASCAS newsletter in May 2010. | 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 was featured in the ASCAS newsletter in May 2010. | |||
<Gallery> | <Gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
#Rare Smoke, Volume 1, by Richard Carleton Hacker | #Rare Smoke, Volume 1, by Richard Carleton Hacker | ||
#Pipe.org discussion | #Pipe.org discussion | ||
#Several A.S.P posts Michael Lindner | #Several A.S.P posts by Michael Lindner, Mel Feldman, and others. | ||
#Tad Gage article, Mysterious Barlings, pg.40, Spring 2000 edition of Pipes & Tobacco Magazine. | #Tad Gage article, Mysterious Barlings, pg.40, Spring 2000 edition of Pipes & Tobacco Magazine. | ||
#Mel Feldman's site: http://thesmoker.com/ generally has a lot of Barlings, with good indications of the nomenclature as it relates to period of manufacture. Mel's contact information is: The Smoker, P.O. Box # 3036, Albany, NY 12203; Phone:(518) 462-1302 (Mon-Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm). E-mail: mailto:pipes@thesmoker.com . | #Mel Feldman's site: http://thesmoker.com/ generally has a lot of Barlings, with good indications of the nomenclature as it relates to period of manufacture. Mel's contact information is: The Smoker, P.O. Box # 3036, Albany, NY 12203; Phone:(518) 462-1302 (Mon-Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm). E-mail: mailto:pipes@thesmoker.com . | ||