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1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: Ciaran125
Date: 2024-01-24 02:18

Wondered if anyone can tell me a little more about this clarinet.
It's missing the mouthpiece but the rest seems to be original.
There's 1893 stamped on the two longest pieces and the No.5 stamped
On the bottom of of the crest on the bottom (pictured) but there doesn't
Appear to be any other serial numbers.
(Unfortunately there was nothing else with it as it was pulled out of a skip)
Also interestingly the stamped crests seem to have had gold leaf in them

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Re: 1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: Ciaran125
Date: 2024-01-24 02:32
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Re: 1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: m1964
Date: 2024-01-24 06:39

According to https://www.adams-music.com/en/repair_and_maintenance/serial_numbers/buffet_crampon , your clarinet is from 1929-1930.

The shape of the thumb rest and a single screw for the two left pinky keys would correspond to that time too, as well as the shared post for the throat keys and the stamped thrill keys guard.

The tenon rings do not look original to me. How does the barrel look?

I am sure you will get more replies.

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Re: 1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: stevesklar
Date: 2024-01-24 12:57

1928 according to my list but easily 1929-30 too

the smooth/flat tenon rings definitely are not original, and not installed flush

It seems to be missing keywork as the bridge mechanism/key is not there.
Damaged ring keys, heavily worn toneholes, etc.
It's odd that the bell has a serial number on it, I should check my wraparound to see if it has one too.

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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information

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Re: 1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: Ciaran125
Date: 2024-01-24 13:58

Post Edited (2024-01-24 14:01)

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Re: 1893 Buffet Crampon

Author: Ciaran125
Date: 2024-01-24 13:59
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I wasn't sure if the barrel was original because the tenon rings didn't match but it could be if the tenon rings on the rest of the clarinet are not original. The woods a little lighter too.

Post Edited (2024-01-24 14:00)

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