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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-10-03 00:11
It's not an Oehler, which applies to a modern German instrument with many keys. It's an "Albert System" or "simple system" instrument.
The stamp on the bell is "Carl Fischer," a well-known publisher and, at the time, importer, which had the exclusive right to import Buffets in the early part of the last century.
It is indeed a Buffet, which was and continues to be a famous maker.
There will be a serial number lightly stamped on the back. Look at the bottom of the upper joint or the top or bottom of the lower joint. The numbers are often full of crud. Scrub it out with an old, dampened toothbrush. You can determine the date of manufacture by looking at http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/Buffet.html.
The case is typical for the instrument's age and is probably not restorable, at least at reasonable cost.
It's in very poor condition, with many cracks. The piece protruding into the bore is probably the metal register vent. Given the cracks, it will cost several hundred dollars to restore, which I think will not be worth it.
Alas, the value is around $35, or $50 at most. It may make a nice lamp.
Ken Shaw
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TJTG |
2011-10-02 23:43 |
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Ken Shaw |
2011-10-03 00:11 |
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Klarnetisto |
2011-10-09 14:28 |
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