Show Off Your Barlings Here

[poettheologian]

Here is one I picked up over the weekend for $3.67. It was unreadable, I could barely get a pencil into the bowl. Cleaned up nice. I need some help though, I have no idea on the date or model, I’ve looked about quite a bit to no avail. The model number is 1975 and is stamped EL. It doesn’t have the made in England stamping.

 

[cigrmaster]

If I showed off all my Barlings it would just embarrass Jesse as his collection is no where near mine and I couldn't do that to a good buddy.

 

[jpmcwjr]

!! Gagging and choking back the guffaws. !! Though, Harris, I know you've got a few; let's see 'em!

 

[sablebrush52]

Here is one I picked up over the weekend for $3.67. It was unreadable, I could barely get a pencil into the bowl. Cleaned up nice. I need some help though, I have no idea on the date or model, I’ve looked about quite a bit to no avail. The model number is 1975 and is stamped EL. It doesn’t have the made in England stamping.View attachment 20647

The lack of a COM stamp doesn't mean anything. Barling was more than a bit inconsistent with nomenclature. It was made for the English market and probably dates from between 1947 and 1962. To give you a tighter range I'd have to see the nomenclature. Also, it would help if there were any kind of steamping, or remnant thereof, on the underside of the stem.

 

[sablebrush52]

If I showed off all my Barlings it would just embarrass Jesse as his collection is no where near mine and I couldn't do that to a good buddy.

Harris, please feel free to teach me oh mighty one. Show me the Glory of your pipes!

 

[JimInks]

Harris, please feel free to teach me oh mighty one. Show me the Glory of your pipes!

The last time Harris did that, he spent six months in jail for lewd behavior. There was little glory present.

 

[JimInks]

Two pre-transition Barlings. The first is a 249. The pot is a 313 ExExEl.

 

[poettheologian]

The lack of a COM stamp doesn't mean anything. Barling was more than a bit inconsistent with nomenclature. It was made for the English market and probably dates from between 1947 and 1962. To give you a tighter range I'd have to see the nomenclature. Also, it would help if there were any kind of steamping, or remnant thereof, on the underside of the stem.

Here are some further pictures sir.

 

[poettheologian]

 

[poettheologian]

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[poettheologian]

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[poettheologian]

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[poettheologian]

Cleaned up nice, can’t wait for the bowl to dry from the alcohol soak for a nice smoke

 

[sablebrush52]

Cleaned up nice, can’t wait for the bowl to dry from the alcohol soak for a nice smoke

Well, THAT was one heck of a buy! Based on the nomenclature, The Barling DESIGN stamp and the type of BARLING'S MAKE stamp, I'd date the pipe to between 1950 and 1955.

Congrats!

 

[poettheologian]

Well, THAT was one heck of a buy! Based on the nomenclature, The Barling DESIGN stamp and the type of BARLING'S MAKE stamp, I'd date the pipe to between 1950 and 1955.

Congrats!

Thank you sir! I appreciate your input, it’s been very helpful.

 

[bent1]

Bought this one from Briar Blues 10 yrs ago. Not sure when it was made, think it’s 1962 or prior.

 

[paulfg]

A couple of new recruits
Pot shape 1808 family era

A 1962 Barling's Make special grade with later shape number 2196and another 1962 Barling's Make shape 3878 not sen this shape before

 

[jdival215]

Hi gents I recently came across this Barling “my first of hopefully many” and I’m wondering if anyone can tell me if it’s pre or post transition. The nomenclature is worn pretty bad so please excuse the photo. I’m really happy with the way the pipe smokes and it’s super comfortable in the clench. Anyway thanks for any help you can provide!

 

[dmcmtk]

Hi gents I recently came across this Barling “my first of hopefully many” and I’m wondering if anyone can tell me if it’s pre or post transition. The nomenclature is worn pretty bad so please excuse the photo. I’m really happy with the way the pipe smokes and it’s super comfortable in the clench. Anyway thanks for any help you can provide!

Easy, Pre-Transition. Post war, say 1950 -1962. Those Barling's Pot shapes are wonderful smokers.

 

[jdival215]

Bought this one from Briar Blues 10 yrs ago. Not sure when it was made, think it’s 1962 or prior.

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Easy, Pre-Transition. Post war, say 1950 -1962. Those Barling's Pot shapes are wonderful smokers.

Well thank you kindly, the shop I found this one at had one more. It was a bent billiard Garnet grain with a 4 digit shape number, so I’m assuming that one is post transition. I’m planning on going back for it when I get a chance. If I post a picture of it here would you mind helping me date that one as well?