Please Help Identify This Barling's Make

[tozert]

Hi All,
I'm trying to find information about this Barling's Make. There is little in the way of nomenclature. It has the normal cross pattern on the stem, but on the wood it is only stamped Barling's Make and "Benjamin" with the J looking like the number 7. I can't find anything online about it. Any ideas?

 

[peregrinus]

We are blessed to have a resident Barling's expert.

Calling: @sablebrush52

 

[sablebrush52]

Ahh, you have a Benjamin! These were made for Benjamin Electrics, who in turn gave them as gifts to employees and distinguished visitors.. Based on the nomenclature, most likely 1940's thru the 1950's.

Benjamin Electric MFG Co., est. 1901 - Made-in-Chicago Museum

A complete history of the Benjamin Electric MFG Co., part of the Made In Chicago Museum's archive of notable 20th century Chicago manufacturing businesses.

www.madeinchicagomuseum.com

Scroll down and you'll see the same logo

 

[didimauw]

That pipe is a stunner!!!! And a cool history to boot! Nice!

 

[cfreud]

Within two hours, Sablebrush nails a Barling ID. Awesome. Man after my own heart.

 

[tozert]

That's fascinating...thank you Sablebrush. I wonder how many were made....

 

[tozert]

Here's more pictures for those that are interested...it does have a wonderful looking depth of blast....

 

[sablebrush52]

Here's more pictures for those that are interested...it does have a wonderful looking depth of blast....View attachment 99415View attachment 99416View attachment 99414

That’s a great blast!
I have several Benjamins, including a beautiful blast, unsmoked, in its original box.

 

[ssjones]

The education never stops - thanks @ sablebrush!

 

[mikethompson]

Of course Jesse knew what it was!

Very nice pipe!

 

[orlandofurioso]

Jesse is the man
What an awesome pipe !
That blast is exemplary.
It will most likely be a poor, nasty and wet smoker, so if you want to rid yourself of it....