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Author: slme
Date: 2009-01-11 18:34
Hello there!!
I have had an old clarinet that my great uncle (who is 80 years old now)gave me when I was young. It has been in storage for quite some time. My 10 year old decided he wanted to take lessons, so I got it out - Can anyone tell me about it? It has on it:
Selmer London Sterling (with a star under that) Made in France, with a serial # of 6376. I believe it was made in the 1920's(according to a guy at the local music store)..
Thanks for any input!
Lisa
Post Edited (2009-01-11 19:39)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-01-11 20:12
These were made by Malerne for Selmer London, and bridged the gap between plastic and wooden student clarinets and Selmer (Paris) clarinets.
I don't think it's as old as in being from the '20s, probably from the '50s-'60s.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: slme
Date: 2009-01-11 21:06
Thank you!! Any idea on value? It's in great shape.... I looked up Selmer Serial numbers and could've sworn the 6000 range was made in 1919 or so...
Lisa
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2009-01-12 15:01
The common selmer serial number lists are for Selmer Paris clarinets.
Although I don't know for sure, I think these may have been sold in England after WWII much like Selmer Signets were sold in the USA.
I also don't "know" the value, but would expect one to bring approximately
$100 - $200 at auction.
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Author: slme
Date: 2009-01-13 21:42
Thank you all for your input! maybe I'll attach some pictures...
Lisa
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