I've been asked a few times if I ever smoke any of my 19th century pipes. I figured that a picture is definitely worth a thousand words:
Smoking My 1882 Barling Magnum
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You look well in charge of that grand old pipe.
That is a large pipe.
Hey, out of curiosity, what tobacco are you smocking in this magnum?
Didn't know the Chinese made Barlings as well as cobs. 
When you get a chance, take the stem off so everybody can see the rest of the silver work.
When you get a chance, take the stem off so everybody can see the rest of the silver work.
Quick? Nope.
You have to have a couple of hours at a minimum to devote to a bowl, and I rarely have that kind of free time.
It smokes effortlessly. Wide open draw and it really delivers the flavors. It's not a clencher and it's heavier than most pipes. So it's a hand holder.
Well, yeah, it's a magnum. I smoked Cardiff in it.
Well it is about damn time. I hope the wait was worth it and you enjoy every puff. It looks good on you some people it wouldn’t look right. Congrats my friend and please tell me you are not sick.
I've held and inspected that pipe up close. Not in a passing way, but long enough to give it full consideration.
It's easily one of the most amazing examples of dignified splendor ever conceived in the PipeWorld, never mind actually executed.
It screws together with perfect timing (line up), the fittings are heavy, solid silver (not plated).
The bowl's grain density is like fine marble. (straight grain wouldn't be a "thing" for another 80 years)
Other than some mild signs of stem polishing, original finish & etc everywhere. The pipe was never "restored".
Almost certainly commissioned as a gift to a king or head of state, or some Industrial Age luminary.
What a bright spot in my day to see and think of that pipe again. Thank you, jesse.
It's easily one of the most amazing examples of dignified splendor ever conceived in the PipeWorld, never mind actually executed.
It screws together with perfect timing (line up), the fittings are heavy, solid silver (not plated).
The bowl's grain density is like fine marble. (straight grain wouldn't be a "thing" for another 80 years)
Other than some mild signs of stem polishing, original finish & etc everywhere. The pipe was never "restored".
Almost certainly commissioned as a gift to a king or head of state, or some Industrial Age luminary.
What a bright spot in my day to see and think of that pipe again. Thank you, jesse.
I thought Jesse bought that new.I've held and inspected that pipe up close. Not in a passing way, but long enough to give it full consideration.
It's easily one of the most amazing examples of dignified splendor ever conceived in the PipeWorld, never mind actually executed.
It screws together with perfect timing (line up), the fittings are heavy, solid silver (not plated).
The bowl's grain density is like fine marble. (straight grain wouldn't be a "thing" for another 80 years)
Other than some mild signs of stem polishing, original finish & etc everywhere. Never "restored".
Almost certainly commissioned as a gift to a king or head of state, or some Industrial Age luminary.
What a bright spot in my day to see and think of that pipe again. Thank you, jesse.
George is being modest. After I received the pipe from Ken Barnes, I performed a cleaning on it and then sent it to George for a tune up. He worked his magic to correct some issues and to assure that the pipe would be in perfect condition to be smoked. Restoration is more than cleaning, restoration is making the pipe is structurally sound. I'm still astonished at how modern and lightly used this pipe is, and it's ready for another 138 years of service.I've held and inspected that pipe up close. Not in a passing way, but long enough to give it full consideration.
It's easily one of the most amazing examples of dignified splendor ever conceived in the PipeWorld, never mind actually executed.
It screws together with perfect timing (line up), the fittings are heavy, solid silver (not plated).
The bowl's grain density is like fine marble. (straight grain wouldn't be a "thing" for another 80 years)
Other than some mild signs of stem polishing, original finish & etc everywhere. The pipe was never "restored".
Almost certainly commissioned as a gift to a king or head of state, or some Industrial Age luminary.
What a bright spot in my day to see and think of that pipe again. Thank you, jesse.
So YOU'RE the guy I tripped over getting to the case.
Hi Harris,
I'm fine so far. Keeping a low profile during these "interesting" times. I hope that you're doing the same.
