My first Barling

[donjgiles]

I really wanted an English bulldog and when this popped up, I grabbed it. I have not done any work to it yet other than a wipe down. I think it dates to 1962, as it has a 4 digit code, Barling's Make, and a TVF stamp. I am pretty jazzed to have it.

Don

 

[ashdigger]

Nice grab!!

 

[sablebrush52]

Nice looking pipe! It's from 1962 and it was the equivalent of the old EXEL size code. Looks like it's in great condition and was not abused. Congrats!

 

[Chasing Embers]

I really wanted an English bulldog

Then I would say you hit the jackpot. Very nice!

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Enjoy the heck out of it! :clap:

 

[donjgiles]

Thank you, I appreciate that.
Don

 

[davet]

Very nice, I love Bulldogs and that's a real beauty :clap:

 

[rdavid]

Pre transition Barling definitely at the top of my list. Excellent find. I would've snatched that up in a second.

 

[donjgiles]

The seller still has another, I think from the same period. I am not sure it is OK to post the link, but I will. Mods, please delete if thus is breaking any rules.
Barling

 

[rdavid]

The seller still has another

Wow.. I really like that shape. Thanks a bunch.
Hey Sable, if you read this can you check it out? I know your the resident Barling expert. Thanks.
Looks like an easy clean up and the stem logo hasn't been buffed off...

 

[jpmcwjr]

The apple? Also a nice looking pipe. Thought about it, but will have to pass.

 

[sablebrush52]

That a pretty good price for that apple. I have a few of them and they're great smokers.

 

[saltedplug]

Awesome! Make, best manufacture of that make, shape dead on classic, condition, and what is for me the clincher, the S-curve stem.

 

[haparnold]

I'm interested in the stem markings on this (really nice, by the way) pipe. At first glance it looks like a Saseini-style four dot configuration. I didn't know Barling marked stems like that. Or maybe it's the crossed Barling logo, but much of the marking has faded or been buffed away?

 

[donjgiles]

The original markings were Barling in a cross configuration. All that is left is B....ng. I usually go after estate pipe stems with an Oxiclean soak, scrub with Magic Erasers and polish with Micromesh pads. I am afraid to even touch this stem as I feel what is left of the stem stamps will vanish quite easily.

 

[rdavid]

I noticed on many of the Barling estates the crossed “Barlings” logo on the stem was buffed away or nearly gone. Kinda hard to find one intact, so far anyway.

 

[rdavid]

OK. Add another “first Barling” to the group. Just pulled the trigger on this one. Thanks a bunch donjgiles. Man I love this site!

 

[donjgiles]

Awesome, glad I could help.

I hope it turns out to be exactly what you wanted.
Don

 

[ukbob]

Very nice find.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Awesome pipe, I love bulldogs.