Description:

Western Europe, France, Paris, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine ensemble of 3 boxwood clarinets, each with brass keys as well as joints and bell ring accents made of ivory, ebony, or brass. The first and largest is the clarinet in A that was made by the French manufacturer Henry Gunckel in Paris and features the "Henry Gunckel / Paris" mark on each piece. Alternatively, the second largest instrument is the clarinet in C, which was made by Martin Freres and displays the maker mark "MARTIN FES / A / PARIS" on each section save its cap. Last, the most petite is a soprano clarinet, stamped "S" on each section. Size of largest (Henry Gunkel): 26.6" L x 3.3" W (67.6 cm x 8.4 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972.

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010

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#176652

  • Condition: Loss with stable fissure to cap of mid-size clarinet, and chipping to mouthpiece of most petite. Ivory bell has been professionally repaired. All have nicks, abrasions, and pressure fissures in areas of wood and joints. Stiff and stuck keys. Not tested for playing functionality.

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