Clarinet, B-flat, low pitch
Maker
Penzel & Mueller
Date1928-1945 ca.
Place MadeLong Island City, New York, United States, North America
ModelClari-met, Artist Model 12
Serial No.537
SignedOn bell: [eagle] / Penzel Mueller & Co. / L. I. City / NEW YORK / CLARI-MET / MADE IN U.S.A.On barrel: P & M / CLARI-MET / N.Y. (all surrounded by leaf garland)
MarkingsOn both body joints: 537
Stamped on low “E” key, on back: 537 4[0?]
Other keys stamped: 4[0?]
DescriptionBoehm system; metal, double wall
This was Penzel & Mueller's top line professional and most expensive model clarinet made before World War II.
DimensionsOverall length (without mouthpiece): 592 mm
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate
Object number04637
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