A Barling Sovereign briar pipe, stamped Barling, London England, Sovereign and shape number 4731. This is a classic bent apple shape with a smooth polished briar bowl and the original vulcanite stem stamped Barling. The Sovereign line was one of Barling’s higher mid-range grades, known for clean grain, good quality briar and a warm reddish finish.
The pipe shows age-related wear from previous use, including carbon build-up inside the bowl, slight rim darkening and oxidation to the stem. It remains a well-made London briar pipe with strong collector appeal for those who enjoy classic British estate pipes or restoring good quality mid-century briar.
Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 4cm.