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Gage believes that the Barling Company did not exclusively turn their own bowls until some time around 1909.<br> | Gage believes that the Barling Company did not exclusively turn their own bowls until some time around 1909.<br> | ||
In their single-minded pursuit of perfection, B. Barling and Sons used only the very choicest of old growth air seasoned Algerian briar. “Legendary” is the term most often applied to the smoking properties of these pipes. | In their single-minded pursuit of perfection, B. Barling and Sons used only the very choicest of old growth air seasoned Algerian briar. “Legendary” is the term most often applied to the smoking properties of these pipes. | ||
<center><gallery widths=175 perrow=4 caption="A Beautiful 1917 cased set, courtesy Alex Lee - Scotland"> | <center><gallery widths=175 perrow=4 caption="A Beautiful 1917 cased set, courtesy Alex Lee - Scotland"> | ||
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Before discussing the nomenclature of the Pre-Transition or “family era” pipes it is important to note that there are no absolutes. Barling pipes from this period show a remarkable degree of variation when it comes to nomenclature. The following information can be applied in a general fashion. | Before discussing the nomenclature of the Pre-Transition or “family era” pipes it is important to note that there are no absolutes. Barling pipes from this period show a remarkable degree of variation when it comes to nomenclature. The following information can be applied in a general fashion. | ||
According to Tad Gage, Pre-1946 stampings are minimal. No size, shape numbers, or even grading appears on most pipes before World War II. Of course there are exceptions and we have included images of a Barling pipe with 1922 hallmarks that clearly shows an “EL” stamp and a “MADE IN ENGLAND” stamp. While one is tempted to speculate that the sterling olive could have been placed on a much later pipe, the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp is correct for this period. | According to Tad Gage, Pre-1946 stampings are minimal. No size, shape numbers, or even grading appears on most pipes before World War II. | ||
<center><gallery widths=175 perrow=4 caption="1922 hallmarked pipe with the “EL” stamping | <center><gallery widths=175 caption="Note the lack of stampings on this Pre-War custom order Barling, as well as the beautiful deep blast, courtesy Jesse Silver Collection"> | ||
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Of course there are exceptions and we have included images of a Barling pipe with 1922 hallmarks that clearly shows an “EL” stamp and a “MADE IN ENGLAND” stamp. While one is tempted to speculate that the sterling olive could have been placed on a much later pipe, the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp is correct for this period. | |||
<center><gallery widths=175 perrow=4 caption="1922 hallmarked pipe with the “EL” stamping"> | |||
File:1922 EL barling1.JPG | File:1922 EL barling1.JPG | ||
File:1922 EL Barling2.JPG | File:1922 EL Barling2.JPG | ||
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Many Barling pipes made prior to 1909 lack any company markings except for the name of the shop that sold them. The only stamp that tells us that the pipe is a Barling is the sterling makers mark “EB” over “WB”. It is common to find only a small "BARLINGS MAKE" stamped in block capital letters, with an arched BARLING’S 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. | Many Barling pipes made prior to 1909 lack any company markings except for the name of the shop that sold them. The only stamp that tells us that the pipe is a Barling is the sterling makers mark “EB” over “WB”. It is common to find only a small "BARLINGS MAKE" stamped in block capital letters, with an arched BARLING’S 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.<br> | ||
According to Gage, Barling did not turn most of their bowls, but provided silver fitments for bowls turned by others. | According to Gage, Barling did not turn most of their bowls, but provided silver fitments for bowls turned by others.<br> | ||
At some point during the final decade of the 19th century a “BARLING’S MAKE” logo begins to be occasionally stamped on the pipes in addition to the Dealer stamp. This logo consists of an arched “BARLING’S” over the word “MAKE”, in block letters, and will eventually appear on all Barling pipes, with the notable exception of the Guinea Grain grade, and the CYG-SMOKER until the sale of the company.<br> | At some point during the final decade of the 19th century a “BARLING’S MAKE” logo begins to be occasionally stamped on the pipes in addition to the Dealer stamp. This logo consists of an arched “BARLING’S” over the word “MAKE”, in block letters, and will eventually appear on all Barling pipes, with the notable exception of the Guinea Grain grade, and the CYG-SMOKER until the sale of the company.<br> | ||
An interesting briar calabash shape from 1908 features the dealer’s name on the LH side with the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp on the verso in a secondary placement. Since Gage suggests that the Barling Company didn’t begin exclusively turning its own bowls until some time around 1909, this may represent one of the earliest pipes made entirely by the Barling Company. Instead of the famous “MADE IN ENGLAND.” the word “ENGLND” is placed below the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp. There is no crossed Barlings logo on the stem. | An interesting briar calabash shape from 1908 features the dealer’s name on the LH side with the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp on the verso in a secondary placement. Since Gage suggests that the Barling Company didn’t begin exclusively turning its own bowls until some time around 1909, this may represent one of the earliest pipes made entirely by the Barling Company. Instead of the famous “MADE IN ENGLAND.” the word “ENGLND” is placed below the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp. There is no crossed Barlings logo on the stem. | ||
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Starting in the 1930's Barling made a line of filtered pipes called the "CYG-Smoker". The CYG-Smoker line of pipes also used the same script logo as appears on the Guinea Grain grade of pipes. This pipe used an absorbent paper filter that was aluminum lined | |||
<center><gallery widths=175 caption="The Cyg Smoker, a filtered pipe that Barling produced, Courtesy Douglas Holloway via Jesse Silver"> | <center><gallery widths=175 caption="The Cyg Smoker, a filtered pipe that Barling produced, Courtesy Douglas Holloway via Jesse Silver"> | ||
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[[Image:GuineaGrainBent.jpg|thumb|left|A "Barling's Guinea Grain" | [[Image:GuineaGrainBent.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A "Barling's Guinea Grain". Note the wonderful straight grain, as well as a Pre-transition Guinea Grain logo with a so called Transition model number stamp - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]][[File:brochure02_03.jpg|thumb|200px|Plate from 1957 Brochure]][[File:brochure02_01.jpg|thumb|200px|Plate from 1957 Brochure]]A script “Barling’s” logo is used for the Pre-Transition Guinea Grain grade. In addition to the script “Barling’s” logo the pipes hare an “EB” and “Regd” stampings. | ||
The Pipet line of pipes had a script "Barling" logo, no apostrophe and no "s", presaging the later transition period logo.<br> | |||
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). Pipes intended for non-European markets have a 3-digit number. However, Pre-Transition Barlings may have two numbers, not just three, and they may also have a letter following the model numbers. For example, the letter “M” following a model number could indicate that the bowl is meerschaum lined.<br> | 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). Pipes intended for non-European markets have a 3-digit number. However, Pre-Transition Barlings may have two numbers, not just three, and they may also have a letter following the model numbers. For example, the letter “M” following a model number could indicate that the bowl is meerschaum lined.<br> | ||
Also, Gage also cites a possible exception to this model number 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, Gage also cites a possible exception to this model number 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. | ||
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Model numbers, the so-called “Nichols” numbers came into common use. For the non-European market these consisted of 2 and 3 digit model numbers and sometimes also included a letter at the end. Pipes intended for the European market had four digit model numbers that began with a numeral 1. | Model numbers, the so-called “Nichols” numbers came into common use. For the non-European market these consisted of 2 and 3 digit model numbers and sometimes also included a letter at the end. Pipes intended for the European market had four digit model numbers that began with a numeral 1. | ||
In addition to the stampings on the briar, Barling stems had stampings that relate to specific periods. In 1935 Barling received a patent for a stem design that radically improved air flow as well as cooling of the smoke. | |||
Pipes made in 1934-5 may have the words "Reg'd Design" on the underside. | |||
Following the granting of the patent in 1935, Barling stems featured the following patent numbers: | |||
<u>REG'D</u> 98 046 - US patent number - 1935 - 1949 | |||
<u>REG'D</u> 42/8968 - WW2 production - 1942 - 1949 | |||
<u>REG'D</u> 754 068 - UK patent number(?) - 1935-1949 | |||
Barling Design - 1950 - 1962 | |||
Not all pipes have this stamping on the underside of the stem, but its presence is a good indicator for the period of manufacture. | |||
====Pre- Trans Grades==== | ====Pre- Trans Grades==== | ||
Pre-Transition pipes come in a number of grades: | Pre-Transition pipes come in a number of grades: | ||
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Misc. photos to possibly intigrate | Misc. photos to possibly intigrate | ||
<Gallery caption="These appear to be more examples of transition and post transition Barlings"> | <Gallery caption="These appear to be more examples of transition and post transition Barlings"> | ||