Clarinet in high E flat. African blackwood (grenadilla) with polish coating. Nickel silver-plated keywork and ferrules. Keys have saltspoon cups and leather pads. Boehm system fingering. Integral upper and lower joint forming a body joint. Barrel and mouthpiece missing. String lapped tenon. Both joints are stamped within an oval outline: BUFFET/CRAMPON & Cie/A. PARIS; The body joint inscription is highlighted with gold paint, the bell inscription includes a lyre motif.
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