Thanks! And, some of my info is actually correct!
Found A Barling at an Antique Shop
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I can't say for certain with these images. They're too dark to show if there's chamfering along the edge of the stem from the end of the saddle to the bit. Normally I'd be suspicious of any saddle that was longer than it is high. Most Barling saddles are close to being a square N-S, E-W, when seen in profile, and some are shorter than they are high. But I found catalog images of saddle stems with a longer distance from the join with the shank to where the saddle begins, forming more of a rectangle when seen from the side, so, so much for that theory. They're rare, but they do exist. What is curious is the inward taper along the sides of the stem before it flares out to the button. Typically the sides are straight to the button, or a gentle flare outward from the end of the saddle to the button, not an inward curve at the end of the saddle that then flares outward to the button. The curve of the saddle is a bit different as well, and some Barling saddles are a straight vertical drop. Exactly none of my pipes show an inward curve after the saddle. So it could be a replacement.
Well, this is interesting. No chamfer at the base of the tenon. That's suspicious, as is the inward step on the end of the tenon. Many Barlings show a step, but not like this.
Now that I think about it, there was a stem that did have an inward side taper before it flared outward, but that was only on a "bite proof" stem with two small airways that Barling offered, a "Denture" bit IIRC that was a special order advertised in the 1950's. I do have one like that, and it doesn't look like any of their standard stems.
Jesse, your expertise is appreciated as always.
@scloyd, looks like you may have a very special pipe
@scloyd, looks like you may have a very special pipe
If you knew it was a replacement stem you probably could have got it for $2.50.
Whatever it is, it is a good find.
Here's more pics. It looks like part of the tenon is broken off inside the mortise. Also here's a pic of the button.
I should of offered her $3.00
The slot tells the story. That is not a Barling slot and this is not a Barling stem. It may have started out as a molded stem and been reworked.Here's more pics. It looks like part of the tenon is broken off inside the mortise. Also here's a pic of the button.
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I should of offered her $3.00
The little whiteish spots is paint. As though someone painted a wall or ceiling and the pipe was in there mouth or on a rack. They come off easily with a light finger nail scratch.Is that pitting or holes on this side? How would you go about filling them / smoothing them?
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Better stop around at that antique store from time to time. Mostly I find no pipes or awful pipes, non-Danish tacky freehand, etc.
The depth of knowledge some members have here never cease to amaze me.
FWIW the pipe is beautifully proportioned and I personally love a saddle stem. Looks like a fun restoration projection in any case!
FWIW the pipe is beautifully proportioned and I personally love a saddle stem. Looks like a fun restoration projection in any case!
I went back and purchased the unmarked briar pipe for $4.50. The only markings on the entire pipe is STERLING on the band, no other stamping.
The stummel has a face on it.
Does anybody else see Baby Groot?
I haven't decided what to do with it. I'll probably give it away to someone who wants to clean it up. The stem is in bad shape.
The stummel has a face on it.
Does anybody else see Baby Groot?
I haven't decided what to do with it. I'll probably give it away to someone who wants to clean it up. The stem is in bad shape.