Maker D’Almaine&Co. (1834-1867)
Dated/City c.1838 / London
Key/Pitch (MHz) *13 keys Clarinet in Bb
Descriptions Boxwood, Ivory ferrules, Original grenadilla wood mouthpiece with ivory ferrule on the base, *Thirteen brass keys with flat, round key covers; springs attached to keys mounted in blocks.
Full Marking ” (crown between gardlands) / D’ALMAINE & Co. / LATE / GOULDING & D’ALAMINE / SOHO SQUARE / LONDON ” : bell
Additional Marking
  • ” (crown) / D’ALMAINE & Co. /  David Gregory. / Intake Band. / 1838.”: barrel
  • ” (crown) / D’ALMAINE & Co. “: upper joint, and one-piece lower joint
Length  580mm. / 520mm. (without mouthpiece)
*Note: missing f#/c# key, flap of b-natural/f-natural key