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block capital letters, with '''BARLINGS''' over '''MAKE'''. Many of the older pipes feature sterling silver fitments, which make dating a simple mater of looking up London hallmarks, and the '''"EB WB"''' makers’ mark. | block capital letters, with '''BARLINGS''' over '''MAKE'''. Many of the older pipes feature sterling silver fitments, which make dating a simple mater of looking up London hallmarks, and the '''"EB WB"''' makers’ mark. | ||
Also according to Tad Gage, the only four-digit number that denotes a Pre-Transition piece begins with | Also according to Tad Gage, the only four-digit number that denotes a Pre-Transition piece begins with '''"1,"''' which was used for pipes sold in England. Any other four-digit Barling pipe is a Transitional piece-- (Tad Gage in P & T magazine). However, Gage also cites a possible exception to this rule, which will be pointed out in the section concerning Transition nomenclature. We should add that based on the examination of the two 1962 catalogs we believe that the definition of a Pre-Transition piece should be based on the use of the block “Barling’s Make” logo and not the model numbers. | ||
also cites a possible exception to this rule, which will be pointed out in the section concerning Transition nomenclature. | |||
The earliest Barling pipes, those from the 19th century and the earliest part of the 20th century, lack a “Barling’s Make” stamp. They are identified by the “'''EB'''” over “'''WB'''” sterling makers’ mark. In addition these pipes will have the name of the tobacconist or dealer stamped into the shank. According to Gage, Barling did not make bowls, but provided silver fitments for bowls made by others.<br> | The earliest Barling pipes, those from the 19th century and the earliest part of the 20th century, lack a “Barling’s Make” stamp. They are identified by the “'''EB'''” over “'''WB'''” sterling makers’ mark. In addition these pipes will have the name of the tobacconist or dealer stamped into the shank. According to Gage, Barling did not make bowls, but provided silver fitments for bowls made by others.<br> | ||