Maker “Martin Freres” circa. 1840-1927

Jean Baptiste (1817-1877),

Claude Eugene (1819-1874)

Dated/City c.1840 / Paris
Key/Pitch (MHz) 6 keys Clarinet in C
Descriptions Boxwood, Horn ferrules, Original stamped Grenadilla mouthpiece, Five brass  keys with flat round key covers; springs attached to keys mounted in blocks
Full Marking ” (bee) / MARTIN / (cursive) * Freres * / A PARIS / MF (monogram) / C ” : barrel, upper joint, middle joint, lower joint and bell
Additional Marking ” (bee) / MARTIN / (cursive) * Freres * / A PARIS ” : mouthpiece
Length  589 mm. / 517 mm. (without mouthpiece)
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