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very old E&S

Author: susieray
Date: 2004-03-29 18:49

I am attempting to date an old Evette and Schaeffer clarinet, and I'm not having much luck. Maybe someone can help me out.

It looks pretty old to me; the thumb rest looks just like the one on my 1911 Buffet, with one screw above and one below. The throat A# key shares a post with the A key.

The serial number is not preceded by a letter, just the number 1314, which is etched by hand, not stamped, and is only on the upper joint.

The logo is the usual "Evette & Shaeffer Paris France" inside the oval, with "Modele Buffet-Crampon" below it. I have a D series Evette, and an K series Evette Schaeffer Master Model, but this looks much older than either of them.

Anybody know approximately when this thing was made?
Thanks
Sue

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Re: very old E&S

Author: susieray
Date: 2004-03-29 19:13

oops I meant the throat G# shares a post with the A.......duh.
sue

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Re: very old E&S

Author: Vytas
Date: 2004-03-29 19:29

This clarinet was made 1885-1920. I would expect 'LP' or 'HP' marking on the clarinet this old. I don't think the serial number is valid.

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Re: very old E&S

Author: susieray
Date: 2004-03-29 20:06

hmmm.

No LP or HP markings. I was suspicious of the serial number though.

thanks

sue

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