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D Noblet Clarinet with no ring keys

Author: OzUilleann
Date: 2013-06-01 12:23

Hi all,
Just joined this forum because I found an old clarinet in an antique shop which on closer inspection was made of blackwood. The stamped text and logo on the body and bell were very feint and hard to read but I could see it said:

DNoblet
Paris

Made for Drouyn and Drouyn, Brisbane.

Drouyn and Drouyn began operations in Brisbane in the 1930s so that is some indication of the vintage.

However, what has me scratching my head is that a distinguishing feature of the clarinet is that it had no ring keys on any of the main tone holes on either the top of bottom sections, suggesting it is neither Bohem nor Albert system.

Any ideas about the vintage of such a Noblet?

Also, the asking price is $350. Fair or not? All keys have a lovely light action and the wood is in very good condition. I didn't get a chance to look for a serial number and the text was very feint as I said it was hard to make much more out.

Thanks in advance,

DavidG

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