Maker Buffet Crampon (1839? – Present)

Established by Jean Louis Buffet (17??-1865)
Dated/City c.1889 / Paris
Key/Pitch (MHz) Flageolet: Boehm System
Descriptions Rosewood, German Silver ferrules,  German Silver keys with cup key covers; needle springs attached to pillars, mounted in pillars.
Full Marking ” (lyre) / BUFFET / Crampon &Cie. (cursive) / A PARIS (in oval cartouche) / BC (monogram) / BREVETÈS / S.G.D.G. ” : barrel
Additional Marking
  • ” (lyre) / BUFFET / Crampon &Cie. (cursive) / A PARIS (in oval cartouche) / BC (monogram) ” : windway piece
  • ” BC (monogram) / “MADE IN FRANCE / 114U ” ” : body piece
Length  368 mm.
*Note: An identical flageolet can be found in the Dayton C. Miller Collection