Antique BUFFET CRAMPON & CIE A PARIS Wooden Clarinet Eb ALBERT SYSTEM C. Fischer

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Antique BUFFET CRAMPON & CIE A PARIS Clarinet Eb ALBERT SYSTEM C. Fischer. Before I begin with the description, let me say that I know very little at all about these old instruments and all that you will read about each one is what I have gleaned through researching them on the net. So, please….besides reading my description(s), look at the pics as they are an important part of the description. This is the first of 3 antique clarinets that I will be listing this evening. This is a Buffet Crampon & Cie, A Paris, 2 ring, Eb clarinet. All wood. The upper section is stamped, S BREVETTES S.G.D.G. H (High Pitch) MADE IN FRANCE. Lower section is stamped, BUFFET Crampon & Cie A PARIS (all in the oval logo) and also has, what I believe to be, a serial number stamped, J591, which would date the instrument to 1895. Bell is stamped, BUFFET Crampon & Cie A PARIS, with C. FISCHER NEW-YORK, the importer of Buffets from around 1872 through the turn of the century. The barrel is also stamped with the same oval logo and data. The mouthpiece is a hard rubber type with the same Buffett oval logo. Condition: The instrument is in overall excellent condition with no cracks or chips and the keys all function as they should with no sticking and no missing springs. The open holes are clean and with proper diameters, not having been reamed to larger holes through cleaning, etc. over the years. Of course, it should have a thorough servicing with new pads and corks to bring it up to optimal playability but, I will leave that to the winning bidder.  Measurements: Bell to barrel: 16 1/2". Bell to mouthpiece: 18 7/8". If anybody sees that I have made a mistake, please, drop me a note so that I can revise my description accordingly. Since I am not familiar with just exactly what you players/collectors are interested in (or looking for), nor do I have a decent knowledge of what the value might ultimately be, I am starting all three instruments with reasonably low starting bids. NOTE: None of the three instruments being listed this evening comes with a case but, they will be carefully packaged against damage during shipping. All questions are welcomed. Have fun bidding!
Don't miss out! Have fun bidding!! From a Smoke Free Home!
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