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'''''Many thanks to Jesse Silver for extensive work editing and contributing to this article. Thanks to Jesse we have made excellent progress on this last revision, but we are always looking for additional information and documentation on the fascinating history of Barling. --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 19:33, 10 May 2013 (UTC) | '''''Many thanks to Jesse Silver for extensive work editing and contributing to this article. Thanks to Jesse we have made excellent progress on this last revision, but we are always looking for additional information and documentation on the fascinating history of Barling.''''' --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 19:33, 10 May 2013 (UTC) | ||
[[Image:Barling_cased_pair.gif|thumb|400px|Cased Pair, Pre-trans, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Others.htm]]] | [[Image:Barling_cased_pair.gif|thumb|400px|Cased Pair, Pre-trans, Derek Green Collection[http://www.derek-green.com/Others.htm]]] | ||
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According to current scholarship, the Barling has gone through three distinct periods, which dramatically effect collectability of the pipes. These are referred to as the Pre-Transition, Transition, and Post Transition periods. The "Pre-Transition" pipes are highly sought after by collectors and have excellent smoking and aesthetic qualities. These pipes are famous for the "old wood" from which they were made. | According to current scholarship, the Barling has gone through three distinct periods, which dramatically effect collectability of the pipes. These are referred to as the Pre-Transition, Transition, and Post Transition periods. The "Pre-Transition" pipes are highly sought after by collectors and have excellent smoking and aesthetic qualities. These pipes are famous for the "old wood" from which they were made. | ||
There is also a group of collectors who suggest that there are two Transition periods, based on quality rather than ownership of the company. These collectors hold that there was a noticeable inconsistency in quality beginning around 1954. Transition | There is also a group of collectors who suggest that there are two Transition periods, based on quality rather than ownership of the company. These collectors hold that there was a noticeable inconsistency in quality beginning around 1954. Transition 1 runs from 1954 to 1962 and Transition 2 runs from 1962 to 1968. The problem with this system is that the subtle inconsistencies are not noticeable on pipes that have seen 60+ years of use. It is pretty well ignored by Barling Pipe collectors. | ||
The following pictures of a Barling apple with a sterling military bit also points to a later dating for the change of ownership and nomenclature than Hacker's 1960 date. It clearly shows hallmarks for the year 1961 and yet has all of the other accepted "Pre-Trans" stampings - 3-digit number, arched logo, etc. You can find the hallmark chart at this URL. Look at the entry for 1961 - slightly diagonal lowercase "f" in a beveled rectangular shield. It's a perfect match! | The following pictures of a Barling apple with a sterling military bit also points to a later dating for the change of ownership and nomenclature than Hacker's 1960 date. It clearly shows hallmarks for the year 1961 and yet has all of the other accepted "Pre-Trans" stampings - 3-digit number, arched logo, etc. You can find the hallmark chart at this URL. Look at the entry for 1961 - slightly diagonal lowercase "f" in a beveled rectangular shield. It's a perfect match! | ||