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According to Gage, Barling did not turn most of their bowls prior to 1909, but provided silver fitments for bowls turned by others, primarily shops, Austrian meerschaums and BBB pipes.<br> | According to Gage, Barling did not turn most of their bowls prior to 1909, but provided silver fitments for bowls turned by others, primarily shops, Austrian meerschaums and BBB pipes.<br> | ||
At some point during the early few years of the 20th 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 early few years of the 20th 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 1907-1909, this may represent one of the earliest pipes made entirely by the Barling Company. Instead of the famous “MADE IN ENGLAND.” the word “ENGLAND” 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 1907-1909, this may represent one of the earliest pipes made entirely by the Barling Company. Instead of the famous “MADE IN ENGLAND.” the word “ENGLAND” is placed below the “BARLING’S MAKE” stamp. There is no crossed Barlings logo on the stem. | ||