Author: Brad Behn
Date: 2019-01-24 03:58
It is a run of the mill Vandoren mouthpiece. You can see from a variety of tells. First, the standard two ligature lines on the bottom, the depth of cut, the width of cut. Second, the way the table was cut, as evidenced but the arced surface texture on the table. Third, the way the inner corners of the facing are sharp. In looking at the photos, I would think this mouthpiece dates from the late 70's-80's. Probably the original Vandoren logos simply rubbed off over time leaving the only thing that was pressed in place - the Lyre symbol.
If I had a better photo of the baffle contouring (or lack thereof as the mouthpieces of the timeframe I suggest had rather flat baffles) I would know with certainty of both the make and date.
Brad Behn
http://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com
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