Lot 249 , Five assorted clarinets

Five assorted clarinets Condition:
- Buffet hardwood numbered 6169, timber of different sections differs in colour, metalware slightly worn, minor scuffs to wood, 68.5cm
- A Smedley, slight difference in tone of hardwood, fine hairline crack half way down between metal mount and first finger hole, otherwise wear and discolouration from use, 64.5cm
- Buffet numbered 6789, mouthpiece and horn dark, other sections matching in colour, light wear from use otherwise looks good, 64cm
- golden hardwood toned example with brass furniture, looks well used, hairline crack running from the stem towards up into the trumpet, mouthpiece looks damaged, stamped to each section with an upper case B, 64cm
- cased Boosey & Hawkes Imperial, dark hardwood numbered 926, chipping around the mouthpiece and rim of the trumpet, rather dull finish, metalwork oxidised, in an Evette by Buffet case
Estimate £150-200


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Sold for £650