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=== Transition === | === Transition === | ||
The early transitional Phase is considered to be 1962-1964, the first two years after the Barling family sold the company (Hacker indicates the transition started in 1960). Some indicate a "lessening" of the standards that pre-dates the actual change of ownership. The changes in nomenclature are difficult to follow, however, and regardless, while perhaps excellent smokers, early transition pipes are far less valuable to collectors than pre-transition. | |||
'''Note:''' ''Much of the information that appears here is anecdotal, however a catalog from 1962 has surfaced, which sheds some light on the transition period. The catalog can be viewed at: http://pipepages.com/62bar1.htm'' | |||
Additionally, 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 [http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilverhallmarks.html URL]. Look at the entry for 1961 - slightly diagonal lowercase "f" in a beveled rectangular shield. It's a perfect match! | |||
<Gallery> | |||
File:61 Barling CU2.jpg | |||
File:61 Barling fullI3.jpg | |||
File:1961_Barling2.jpg | |||
</Gallery> | |||
Initially, the transition company used the remaining stock of bowls that were turned by the original family run company, and then proceeded to turn more bowls with old wood remaining in inventory, and at least initially, this work was performed by many of the same craftsman. Some consider the transition pipes to be an excellent value, while later transition pieces are nearly valueless, making it an exciting gamble for those so inclined! | Initially, the transition company used the remaining stock of bowls that were turned by the original family run company, and then proceeded to turn more bowls with old wood remaining in inventory, and at least initially, this work was performed by many of the same craftsman. Some consider the transition pipes to be an excellent value, while later transition pieces are nearly valueless, making it an exciting gamble for those so inclined! | ||
The late Transitional Phase is considered to be 1962-1967. Speculation being that very little if any older wood remained in the factory after 1964. Most, if not all of the craftsman working under the Barling family had also have left by this time. | The late Transitional Phase is considered to be 1962-1967. Speculation being that very little if any older wood remained in the factory after 1964. Most, if not all of the craftsman working under the Barling family had also have left by this time. | ||
==== Transition Nomenclature ==== | ==== Transition Nomenclature ==== | ||