Vintage COUESNON & CIE G# 12 Key 2 Ring ALBERT SYSTEM CLARINET Grenadilla Wood

Description

Vintage COUESNON & CIE G# 12 Key 2 Ring ALBERT SYSTEM CLARINET Grenadilla Wood Universelle Exposition de Paris Hors Concours. 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 third of 3 antique clarinets that I will be listing this evening. This is a Couesnon & Cie, 12 Key, 2 ring, G#, Albert system, Grenadilla wood clarinet. The bell is stamped, UNIVERSELLE EXPOSITION de PARIS HORS CONCOURS MEMBRE du JURY COUESNON $ CIE A PARIS. The mouthpiece is a Noblet Paris 2V. Condition: The instrument is in beautiful, excellent, condition. There IS a small chip at the extreme bottom of the upper joint at the lowest small key hole ( I don't know what key it is....it's a small key and the lowest one on the joint, and wraps 2/3 of the way around the joint ).The chip does NOT infringe into the edge of the hole rim and the key pad seats completely with the edge of the hole and does not affect the playability (See Pic #4).The open holes are clean and sharp with no wear to the edges. The Grenadilla is beautiful with an exceptionally fine grain. There is a hairline in the barrel that does not go through and won't affect the playability. All keys work fine. Mouthpiece has teeth marks but the reed channel (or whatever you call the reed slot) is very nice. There is a small sheet of paper that was written on by the original owner (who was a concert brass and woodwind player) that reads,"Couesnon - 12 keys, 2 rings; upright G#; no rollers; playable". 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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