Vintage Dexter Bb Clarinet H.23402 Made in France

Description

Vintage Bb soprano clarinet, marked Dexter on the bell. It bears the serial number H. 23402 and is marked as made in France. This is a rather rare make - the speculation on the clarinet message boards suggests it is probably a stencil, possibly from Malerne, but there is no consensus. It does have an intriguing metal sleeve running through the interior of the top section. The instrument appears to be in generally good condition, with responsive keys. The cork and pads looks okay, but I'm uncertain how old they are so it's possible they may need replacing. I am not an expert, so there may be other issues I'm unaware of. I can't find any markings on the mouthpiece. Comes with a vintage case - it's a little worn, but functional and it has an appealing 60s character to it. There's a compartment in the lid for sheet music - a small collection is provided!