Maker |
Auguste BUFFET Jeune (1789-1864) |
Dated/City |
c.1830s-1840s / Paris |
Key/Pitch (MHz) |
12 keys Clarinet in Bb |
Descriptions |
Grenadilla, German Silver ferrules, *Grenadilla wood mouthpiece, German Silver keys with salt spoon key covers, springs attached to keys mounted in pillars on foot plates. Integrated barrel and upper joint |
Full Marking |
” A. BUFFET / Jne PARIS / BRÉVETÉ “ : barrel, upper joint, lower joint, and bell |
Length |
640 mm. / 565 mm. (without mouthpiece) |
Provenance / Ownership History |
Charles Pourchot, original owner, circa 1860-1890 (purchased from Joe Snow, Connecticut Feb. 2003) |
*Note: |
grenadilla mouthpiece by Buffet Crampon |