Barling's Make—Burn-out?

[Magnum207]

Briar experts,

I have a BARLING’s Make, Ye Olde Wood, T.V.F. Pipe. On the bottom of the smooth-finish bowl, there is an obvious black spot which would suggest the bowl has a “burned-out.” I removed the cake, down to the bare wood. In doing so, it appears there is no obvious “burn” on the inside of the bowl to mirror the outside. No charring, whatsoever. Any observations, thoughts, or comments?

 

[mikethompson]

I would venture to say that is a burn mark on the outside, like it was left too close to a flame or cigarette. I don't think that's burnout

 

[beefeater33]

Could the pipe have been in an ashtray with a careless cigarette or cigar?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I would venture to say that is a burn mark on the outside, like it was left too close to a flame or cigarette. I don't think that's burnout

Could the pipe have been in an ashtray with a careless cigarette or cigar?

Yep, both of you beat me to it.?

 

[georged]

Ashtray burn FTW

 

[kcghost]

Light it up and enjoy.

 

[weezell]

I would venture to say that is a burn mark on the outside

Agreed with all above...

 

[anotherbob]

someone tried to smoke crack out of it. Either that or it's just a little singe on the outside and could have happened in many different ways.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Regardless of cause, I'd be very careful smoking it until you can re-cake the bottom of the chamber. I'd consider putting some pipe mud in the heel.

 

[Magnum207]

I had gotten the pipe with a couple other estates in a pipe rack. I hadn’t even thought of another source burning it. That makes complete sense.
As you can see, I attempted to lightly sand that spot to determine if it could be removed, however, maybe I was too gentle. It’s a very nice, old pipe, but definitely not a show piece. Either the stem is a replacement or it’s previous owner buffed the marque off it.
I will probably leave it “as-is,” take jpmcwjr’s advice and slap mud on the heel and then smoke the bejesus out of it! Thank you all for your responses!!!

 

[mikethompson]

Thank you all for your responses!!!

That's why we are here! I think it adds a little bit of patina and charm to your pipe. Enjoy it sir!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Good point, Mike. It' what I tell myself when I add beauty marks to my smooth pipes after a quick visit to concrete or asphalt.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Definitely an ashtray burn. Best leave it, or try to reduce the blackening with some fresh coffee grind.
It is an acid . Sometimes works to remove rim darkening. Looks to be a fine Barling's pipe, congrats !
Some pipe mud on the heel is a well advised for sure.

 

[Magnum207]

Definitely an ashtray burn. Best leave it, or try to reduce the blackening with some fresh coffee grind.
It is an acid . Sometimes works to remove rim darkening. Looks to be a fine Barling's pipe, congrats !
Some pipe mud on the heel is a well advised for sure.

Thank you, sir! I’ll leave it alone and use it.