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Boosey ?1912 or 1920

Author: Gavin
Date: 2002-04-21 23:12

Hi! I bought a clarinet in poor condition from an antique store on the weekend, thinking that I could use it for a lampstand at least(!) I'm trying to work out what it is. It has 12 keys and 2 rings. The register vent is topsides, and is operated by a very interesting key which curves around the clarinet. Question 1. Is it an "Albert" system clarinet?
It is stamped "Boosey & Co" on all parts, which, apart from the barrel, have the serial number 198##. The Boosey website claims the manufacter date is 1920, however, a number of other sites, including Sneezy, which cites old catalogues fixes the manufacture date as 1912. Question 2> Which date is correct?
Question 3> Is it worthwhile deleaking and repading it etc, or should I just leave it for my wall? Where could one get a mpc that fitted the (narrow) opening on the barrel?
Question 4> How much should I have paid for it@#$?

Many thanks

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