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=== Pre-Transition === | === Pre-Transition === | ||
The Pre-Transition period extends to 1960. The Barling family controlled production up till this point. Quality was excellent. Some sources | The Pre-Transition period extends to 1960 (Hacker) or 1962 (Gage). The Barling family controlled production up till this point. Quality was excellent. Some sources indicate a marked inconsistency in quality starting as early as 1950. | ||
==== Pre- Trans Nomenclature ==== | ==== Pre- Trans Nomenclature ==== | ||
[[Image:Barling_pre_lovat.jpg|thumb|200px|Pre-trans Lovat, [http://smokershaven.com Smokershaven.com]]] Pre-transition nomenclature includes '''BARLINGS MAKE''' in block lettering, three digit shape numbers, and sizes noted with M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, and G. 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). Note: Pre-transition Guinea Grain pipes had ''Barling's Make'' in script, but experts indicate all other pieces with ''Barling's Make '' in script would be transition or post transition. '' | [[Image:Barling_pre_lovat.jpg|thumb|200px|Pre-trans Lovat, [http://smokershaven.com Smokershaven.com]]] Pre-transition nomenclature includes '''BARLINGS MAKE''' in block lettering, three digit shape numbers, and sizes noted with M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, and G. 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). Note: Pre-transition Guinea Grain pipes had ''Barling's Make'' in script, but experts indicate all other pieces with ''Barling's Make '' in script would be transition or post transition. | ||
According to Tad Gage, Pre-1946 stampings were minimal. No size, shape numbers, or even grading appear on most pipes before World War II. Some shape numbers appear on certain pipes, but these markings are difficult to decipher. Most Barlings from this period were distributed to pipe shops and department stores in the British Isles, and often carried the shop's name. It is common to find only a small "'''BARLINGS MAKE'''" stamped in 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" Barlings guild stamps. Some transition pices utilized the same smaller block lettering stamps, but other nomenclature will be a tip off (such as the 4 digit date code starting with anything other than a "1"). | |||
Few if any Barling pipes were made during the war. From 1946 to 1962 Barlings will most often have the three digit shape numbers, and sizes as indicated above, although some did not have shape numbers. In particular, the Quaints and straight grains. This is the period Barling started exporting to the US. | |||
=== Transition === | === Transition === | ||