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===The Catalogs=== | ===The Catalogs=== | ||
[[File:brochure02_08.jpg|thumb|Plate from 1957 Brochure]]R. C. Hacker states, incorrectly, that B. Barling and Sons issued no catalog prior to 1962. At least two earlier catalogs are known to exist. The preface for the B. Barling and Sons catalog is now included on this page as is a scan of the cover. In addition, Barling issued a brochure illustrating their various lines of pipes in 1957. - http://yeoldebriars.com/barling018.html | |||
NOTE: This site is Japanese and we suggest that it be accessed using Google’s translator. There is a wealth of information therein contained. In addition, the unintentional howlers created by the translator will provide a great deal of amusement. | |||
====The circa 1922 Catalog==== | ====The circa 1922 Catalog==== | ||
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We must confess to being amused at the idea of a dashing mustachioed officer of the Queen’s Regiment ordering a “Nymph”. | We must confess to being amused at the idea of a dashing mustachioed officer of the Queen’s Regiment ordering a “Nymph”. | ||
In addition to the selection of shapes, the catalog includes photos of the Barling Factory, some of which are herein reproduced. | In addition to the selection of shapes, the catalog includes photos of the Barling Factory, some of which are herein reproduced. | ||
<center><gallery caption="Samples from the 1922 Barling Catalog"> | <center><gallery caption="Samples from the 1922 Barling Catalog"> | ||
File:Barling Illustration stock Room reduced.jpg | File:Barling Illustration stock Room reduced.jpg | ||
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[[Image:GuineaGrainBent.jpg|thumb|left|A "Barling's Guinea Grain" bent pipe. Note the wonderful straight grain - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]][[File:brochure02_03.jpg|thumb|200px|Plate from 1957 Brochure]][[File:brochure02_01 | [[Image:GuineaGrainBent.jpg|thumb|left|A "Barling's Guinea Grain" bent pipe. Note the wonderful straight grain - 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. | ||
And, horror of horrors, there are a few Pre-Transition pipes that have a script “Barling” logo. | And, horror of horrors, there are a few Pre-Transition pipes that have a script “Barling” logo. | ||
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In addition, in a category all by themselves, are the Quaints. | In addition, in a category all by themselves, are the Quaints. | ||
The Barling family prided themselves on producing flawless pipes with no fills or sand pits. In some cases, pipes with flaws would get a sandblast. Occasionally a pipe with exceptional grain, usually a straight grain, but flawed with a pit, would be hand carved into a wonderful and unique work of art. The bowl would be carved into panels, and/or fluted, and the offending areas would be covered with delicate traceries of a pleasing symmetrical design. No two are exactly alike. Each Quaint is a unique hand carved pipe. The Barling Company did not designate these pipes as “Quaints”. They were simply hand carved pipes. But, reflecting the work involved in their carving, these were priced at the same level as the straight grains. | The Barling family prided themselves on producing flawless pipes with no fills or sand pits. In some cases, pipes with flaws would get a sandblast. Occasionally a pipe with exceptional grain, usually a straight grain, but flawed with a pit, would be hand carved into a wonderful and unique work of art. The bowl would be carved into panels, and/or fluted, and the offending areas would be covered with delicate traceries of a pleasing symmetrical design. No two are exactly alike. Each Quaint is a unique hand carved pipe. The Barling Company did not designate these pipes as “Quaints”. They were simply hand carved pipes. But, reflecting the work involved in their carving, these were priced at the same level as the straight grains. | ||
<center><gallery perrow=4 widths=175 caption="A beautiful Quaint, courtesy Jesse Silver Collection"> | <center><gallery perrow=4 widths=175 caption="A beautiful Quaint, courtesy Jesse Silver Collection"> | ||
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====Transition==== | ====Transition==== | ||
[[Image:PostTransQuaint.jpg|thumb|200px|A Later Transition Barling Quaint - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]] | [[Image:PostTransQuaint.jpg|thumb|200px|A Later Transition Barling Quaint - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]][[File:Barling 5589.jpg|thumb|200px|5589 Shape]][[File:Barling 5589(4).jpg|thumb|200px|5589 Nomenclature]][[File:BARLING 5605 T.V.F..jpg|thumb|200px|Shape 5605]][[File:Barling 1.jpg|thumb|200px]][[File:Barling 3.jpg|thumb|200px]][[File:B 1-1.jpg|thumb|200px]]Late in 1962 Barling issued the Retailers Catalog featuring new photography of the revised product line. These pipes feature a script Barling logo with no apostrophe and no letter “s”. It’s frontispiece jettisons mention of the Barling family and replaces it with just Barling, a brand name to be associated with the other various brands of the Imperial Tobacco group. | ||
Late in 1962 Barling issued the Retailers Catalog featuring new photography of the revised product line. These pipes feature a script Barling logo with no apostrophe and no letter “s”. It’s frontispiece jettisons mention of the Barling family and replaces it with just Barling, a brand name to be associated with the other various brands of the Imperial Tobacco group. | |||
Initially, Finlay’s management 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. Under Finlay’s management the factory continued to turn out a quality product. | Initially, Finlay’s management 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. Under Finlay’s management the factory continued to turn out a quality product. | ||
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As previously stated, the later 1962 Retailers Catalog, distributed in November, clearly shows that a new logo is in place, a script “Barling”. So by late 1962 no more pipes are being stamped with the old arched block “Barling’s Make” logo. The introductory page is herein reproduced below and as you can see, it refers to 150 years of pipemaking | As previously stated, the later 1962 Retailers Catalog, distributed in November, clearly shows that a new logo is in place, a script “Barling”. So by late 1962 no more pipes are being stamped with the old arched block “Barling’s Make” logo. The introductory page is herein reproduced below and as you can see, it refers to 150 years of pipemaking | ||
[[File:Retailers'-Barling catalog scan pg3.jpg|400px | [[File:Retailers'-Barling catalog scan pg3.jpg|400px]] | ||
The 1962 Retailers’ Catalog listed four grades: Standard, Sandblast, Garnet Grain, and Guinea Grain. Though not listed in the catalog, the “special” grade continued to be produced in limited quantities. | The 1962 Retailers’ Catalog listed four grades: Standard, Sandblast, Garnet Grain, and Guinea Grain. Though not listed in the catalog, the “special” grade continued to be produced in limited quantities. | ||
[[File:1962 retailers catalog grades.jpg| | |||
[[File:1962 retailers catalog grades.jpg|400px|1962 retailers Catolog Grades]] | |||
The four-digit model system introduced earlier in the year was retained with the addition of model numbers that began with a 1 for size 1. | The four-digit model system introduced earlier in the year was retained with the addition of model numbers that began with a 1 for size 1. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<Gallery caption="These appear to be transition and post transition | <Gallery caption="These appear to be more examples of transition and post transition Barlings"> | ||
File:Barling 5589(2).jpg | File:Barling 5589(2).jpg | ||
File:Barling 5589(5).jpg | File:Barling 5589(5).jpg | ||
File:B 2.jpg | File:B 2.jpg | ||
File:B 4.jpg | File:B 4.jpg | ||