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The literature is inconclusive on the exact dates of these periods. But the following is an attempt at reconciling the data: | The literature is inconclusive on the exact dates of these periods. But the following is an attempt at reconciling the data: | ||
=== | === Pre-Transition === | ||
The Pre-Transition period is anything crafted up to 1960. It is certain the Barling family controlled production up till that point. Quality was excellent, at least until 1950. Some sources indicate that the transition started as early as 1952. Others indicate a marked difference in quality starting in 1950, even while under the families ownership. | The Pre-Transition period is anything crafted up to 1960. It is certain the Barling family controlled production up till that point. Quality was excellent, at least until 1950. Some sources indicate that the transition started as early as 1952. Others indicate a marked difference in quality starting in 1950, even while under the families ownership. | ||
==== Nomenclature ==== | ==== Pre- Trans Nomenclature ==== | ||
Pre-transition nomenclature includes '''BARLINGS MAKE''' in block lettering, and three digit shape numbers, and sizes were noted with M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, and G. ''[this needs to be expanded with other relevant markings-- Pipedia SYSOP]'' | Pre-transition nomenclature includes '''BARLINGS MAKE''' in block lettering, and three digit shape numbers, and sizes were noted with M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, and G. ''[this needs to be expanded with other relevant markings-- Pipedia SYSOP]'' | ||
=== | === Transitional === | ||
The early transitional Phase is 1960-1962 (some sources say it is 1952-1962). | The early transitional Phase is 1960-1962 (some sources say it is 1952-1962). | ||
* '''The late Transitional Phase'' is 1962-1967, with very few if any pipes made from older wood after 1964. | * '''The late Transitional Phase'' is 1962-1967, with very few if any pipes made from older wood after 1964. | ||
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At this point, many feel the only changes were to the nomenclature. However, The changes in nomenclature are difficult to follow. | At this point, many feel the only changes were to the nomenclature. However, The changes in nomenclature are difficult to follow. | ||
==== | ==== Transition Nomenclature ==== | ||
Right after the sale a new numbering system was put in place using four digits instead of the previous three digits. The first digit indicates size, and the next three are shape number. So for example 3374, 4374, and 5374 were all the same shape, just three different sizes. Sizes started at "2" and went up to "6" followed by King. This loosely followed the old M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, G sizing system. | Right after the sale a new numbering system was put in place using four digits instead of the previous three digits. The first digit indicates size, and the next three are shape number. So for example 3374, 4374, and 5374 were all the same shape, just three different sizes. Sizes started at "2" and went up to "6" followed by King. This loosely followed the old M, L, EL, EXEL, EXEXEL, G sizing system. | ||
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==== Post Transition Nomenclature ==== | ==== Post Transition Nomenclature ==== | ||
Unfortunately there are many similarities between transition and so-called "Post-transition" nomenclature, so the question becomes, how to tell the difference? | |||
Most transition pieces will have "Barlings" in script, and the 4 digit shape number. However, so will most post-transition pieces. In light of this, most collectors work from a process of elimination. Here are some factors to be considered: | Most transition pieces will have "Barlings" in script, and the 4 digit shape number. However, so will most post-transition pieces. In light of this, most collectors work from a process of elimination. Here are some factors to be considered: | ||
# Anything that is a | # Anything that is "a line", such as "Regency", "Vintage", "Londoner", etc... these are post transition. | ||
# Molded stems are usually post-transition. | # Molded stems are usually post-transition. | ||
# Handcut stems are transition. | # Handcut stems are transition. | ||
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*"A smoker's guide to Barling" by Tad Gage in "Pipe Friendly" vol. 1, # 3 pp. 7, 1995. | *"A smoker's guide to Barling" by Tad Gage in "Pipe Friendly" vol. 1, # 3 pp. 7, 1995. | ||
*"Tad Gage article on Barling in the "Spring" 2000 edition of Pipes & Tobacco Magazine. | *"Tad Gage article on Barling in the "Spring" 2000 edition of Pipes & Tobacco Magazine. | ||
''It is our hope we can secure permission to re-publish one of Tad's articles here, and perhaps get his expertise to further develop this article.'' | |||