Show Off Your Barlings Here

[milk]

You got a good deal! The block BARLING'S MAKE logo makes it a family era pipe and that particular REGd number tells me that it's probably from the 1930's to mid '40's, since that number expired in 1944.

I’m really amazed by both the condition and the quality of the Barling stem. Someone really took care of this pipe. But the stem strikes me as being sturdier than other English pipes, maybe even than Dunhills - although Duns are comfortable and obviously high quality. But this Barling stem seems sturdier. The stem also has almost no wear on it.

 

[Choatecav]

I’m really amazed by both the condition and the quality of the Barling stem. Someone really took care of this pipe. But the stem strikes me as being sturdier than other English pipes, maybe even than Dunhills - although Duns are comfortable and obviously high quality. But this Barling stem seems sturdier. The stem also has almost no wear on it.

I only own two Barlings, but in my humble opinion, they do not take a back seat to any brand... And you are right, they are quite sturdy.

 

[sablebrush52]

Here’s my tiny Bewlay.
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I forgot to mention that the shaping suggests to me that the pipe looks like it was carved in St Claude, which was the source for many of the pipes finished by the major British manufacturers of the period.

 

[sablebrush52]

I’m really amazed by both the condition and the quality of the Barling stem. Someone really took care of this pipe. But the stem strikes me as being sturdier than other English pipes, maybe even than Dunhills - although Duns are comfortable and obviously high quality. But this Barling stem seems sturdier. The stem also has almost no wear on it.

That’s amazing, considering its age. Barling used the highest grade German made Vulcanite. Even my two 1880’s Barlings have stems that look new and flawless.

 

[milk]

I forgot to mention that the shaping suggests to me that the pipe looks like it was carved in St Claude, which was the source for many of the pipes finished by the major British manufacturers of the period.

Thanks. I was going to ask.

 

[spearheadbill]

I just took delivery of a new Barling meerschaum as I’ve always wanted a meer with silver caps and spigot. This army is close enough! Ive been smoking it almost exclusively to get some color. The 9mm without a filter is wide open and lovely.

 

[Speak Easy]

I’ve got two Barling made Bewlay Emerald’s. Only have pics of one on my phone though. The other I’m still cleaning up. I’ll try and get a pic of it this evening. View attachment 344731

Here’s the other.