Author: modernicus
Date: 2009-01-14 12:54
Hi. there. This clarinet was probably around the first part of the 20th century 1900-1930 if it is marked Low Pitch. Is it Boehm or Albert system? If it is Boehm, many clarinets from that era have a single axle for the left hand spatula keys and shared throat A+ G#/Ab posts, and a peanut shaped thumbrest mounting plate with an up and down screw configuration? Yes? I have the impression that this is a stencil brand. As for value, it should be more valuable than an equivalent brand/age of Bb. In fair condition (needing overhaul), I've seen a range on the auction site go for $80-180 for some antique stencil/unknown brand Boehm C's in wood and hard rubber. I had to abstain from bidding any higher on one C from a similar era as yours last week because the funds were diverted to major plumbing repair at the homestead, but it went for $81. Early last year, I lost an auction for a Boehm hard rubber C by a dollar- it went for $151. I've seen some higher prices for the old Conn hard rubber C's, even into the $300-500 range IIRC. The other brands I've watched fell somewhere in between depending on playing status. More prestigious brands and newer models sell for much more. Albert C's are much more common on auction and the prices I've seen are all over the map from well under $100 to well into the hundreds depending on condition, keywork, brand, etc...
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