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 Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-28 22:02

Other than playing the clarinet, I enjoy refurbishing older wooden Bb’s. I recently acquired a Westminster of unstained Blackwood with a serial #3003 and stamped, made in Germany - no east/west designation. There’s no distinctive keywork. It seems that these clarinets were typically made by B & H in England. I’m curious regarding any history of this nicely toned horn that any might provide - thanks in advance.

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2024-12-29 14:46
Attachment:  besson_westminster.jpg (251k)

Photos will help determine what it is and who made it.

Besson Westminsters were usually B&H Edgware stencils, so it will be interesting to see what this one is, although I'm suspecting it may be a Schreiber stencil. Attached is a transitional one from the very early '60s

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2024-12-29 19:32)

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 18:53

https://order.ebay.com/ord/show?orderId=25-12474-42254&purchaseOrderId=25-1247-442253

Let me know if all the pics show

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 19:27

Again

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2024-12-29 19:31

All I get is this message:

Order not found

You can't view these order details. To view this information, you must be logged into the guest or eBay account used to purchase this item.

See instructions to view guest order details.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 19:32

Here they are

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 19:47

Puzzled

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: el gitano 
Date:   2024-12-29 20:08

¿This one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/135276527724?_skw=westminster+clarinet&itmmeta=01JG9JJBC64W68RH9SSB5XHQS0&hash=item1f7f1c006c%3Ag%3Aq%7E4AAOSw45Fm-ZeX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnmZ3SFKbQ2k8iuvwolV%2FZatgcE5TqsPWrXdjNbjAN1LRbF1G5tRxB3%2BvrI52I%2FOzyCfOxGds8zoCY%2BJIIl1Twld1w9%2FKzkr6Z%2B%2FNcsW4nDeA3Mu7Du67zwjnXNfo2zOZjFVid9%2B%2BDvMzOEIVpPStJt7N%2FHZd%2FSQYrlhAS1b7ZXOhjbWeMETPSAOLX4ApSmVLh2kjd5LdKWpK%2F4fyHowrLpwDZCMCC9MMPleJaY00t%2Bbg6UeQ%2FcWlTc9RqpKaO9KcU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5i2ybKCZQ&LH_ItemCondition=4%7C10
Claus

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 20:09
Attachment:  0A4339D3-16D3-4116-9C20-BD8247770D14.jpeg (28k)

I’ve tried reducing the attachments to small with no results. Frustratingly baffled

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2024-12-29 22:17
Attachment:  westminster_clarinet.jpg (375k)

I've not seen any old Schreiber clarinets made before Evettes, so I can only assume this is also a Schreiber if it has 'Germany' stamped on it.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2024-12-29 22:19)

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 23:04

Although I’ve been unable to tie Schreiber to Besson I think you’re on the right track. The only unusual difference I’ve found is the tenon to fit the barrel is 13/16” rather than the common 3/4”. The barrel is 66mm.

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 Re: Besson Westminster
Author: RC1947 
Date:   2024-12-29 23:21

The bore .568” bottom upper joint

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