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*Straight Grain - Barling’s highest grade during the pre-transition period, don’t have model numbers or a size designation. This designation was not introduced until the 1930s. Prior to this, all pipes were "Barlings Make" stamped, regardless of grain quality. Presentation Straight Grains were introduced in the 1962 catalogue, along with other changes under new management. | *Straight Grain - Barling’s highest grade during the pre-transition period, don’t have model numbers or a size designation. This designation was not introduced until the 1930s. Prior to this, all pipes were "Barlings Make" stamped, regardless of grain quality. Presentation Straight Grains were introduced in the 1962 catalogue, along with other changes under new management. | ||
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, often of Guinea Grain or straight grain quality, 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, but often feature what collectors refer to as "chicken scratchings" or "radiator fins." Each Quaint is a unique hand carved pipe, whether rusticated with | 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, often of Guinea Grain or straight grain quality, 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, but often feature what collectors refer to as "chicken scratchings" or "radiator fins." Each Quaint is a unique hand carved pipe, whether rusticated with carvings, or worked into multi-faceted smooth pipes. 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. According to Ronald Harden, Monte Barling conceived the Quaint concept and roughed out many of the designs, which we believe to have been executed by master grader/carver Bob Channon. These are masterpieces of design and creativity, regardless of who conceived the designs and executed the flawless exectution.<br> | ||
Currently, research from Jon Guss and Tad Gage indicates that a gentleman named Bob Channon was the expert who created these magnificent creations, possibly inspired by Monte Barling's initial designs. We are speculating, but feel it's important to note this because these Quaint designs incorporate inccredible artistry and a creative blend of rustic and industrial themes/<br> | Currently, research from Jon Guss and Tad Gage indicates that a gentleman named Bob Channon was the expert who created these magnificent creations, possibly inspired by Monte Barling's initial designs. We are speculating, but feel it's important to note this because these Quaint designs incorporate inccredible artistry and a creative blend of rustic and industrial themes/<br> | ||