Fernand Chapelain E flat Clarinet 1890-1910?? - Wood

An unusual antique French wooden E-flat clarinet bearing the Fernand Chapelain name. A fascinating find for collectors of antique woodwind instruments, vintage musical instruments, or someone interested in undertaking a restoration project.

This instrument displays considerable age and honest wear, consistent with an antique instrument. It is being offered strictly AS-IS, for restoration, parts, display, or collection.

Maker: Fernand Chapelain
Origin: France (maker attribution)
Instrument: E-flat wooden clarinet
Pitch: Low Pitch (LP)
Serial number: Appears to read B156 GD (please see photographs; markings are somewhat difficult to interpret)
Included: Original leather carrying bag

Condition Details

• Significant cosmetic wear and signs of age throughout.
• Wooden joints exhibit noticeable looseness and wobble.
• Keys are present and move freely.
• A repaired pin crack is noted on the upper joint. This has not been professionally evaluated.
• Small chips and areas of wood loss are present around some of the joints.
• Overall condition is best described as a restoration project.
• Playing condition has not been established.
• No guarantees are made regarding playability, tuning, airtightness, or structural integrity.

Important Sale Information

This is an antique instrument being sold AS-IS, with known condition issues. It will require inspection by a qualified woodwind repair technician before any attempt to play or restore it.

Please carefully review all photographs, which are an important part of the description. The instrument is being sold in its present condition, with no representation that it is currently playable.

A scarce and interesting piece of French woodwind history, particularly appealing to antique instrument collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and vintage clarinet specialists.