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According to one edition of the Official Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of | According to one edition of the ''Official Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of | ||
Industry of All Nations 1851, Barling exhibited eight meerschaum pipes. A different Exhibition | Industry of All Nations 1851'', Barling exhibited eight meerschaum pipes. A different Exhibition | ||
catalog had this entry: “Miscellaneous Manufactures and Small Wares: Barling & Sons, 142 High | catalog had this entry: “Miscellaneous Manufactures and Small Wares: Barling & Sons, 142 High | ||
St., Camden Town, Des. And Manu.—Silver-mounted meerschaum smoking pipes.” Was this pipe one of the eight? I had my doubts, because it raises an obvious question: had both meerschaums—a period pipe for sale to the public and a very ornately-carved one associated | St., Camden Town, Des. And Manu.—Silver-mounted meerschaum smoking pipes.” Was this pipe one of the eight? I had my doubts, because it raises an obvious question: had both meerschaums—a period pipe for sale to the public and a very ornately-carved one associated |