Unknown clarinet

[horaz]

Hi.
I got an ancient (?) clarinet. It is in ebonite (at all) and the only
thingh written is "SWALLOW" on the bell and, a bit little, the same on
the top.
They gave it to me broken in more parts (that's why I know it is in
ebonite), so I have it just for collection.
BUT:
I really wish to know his history, if there's a value, his period or
nation coming from.
Thanks a lot for your time and forgive my english.
Max

[Stephen Howard]

Sounds like an early Chinese clarinet.
There used to be a maxim that said if an instrument's brand was named
after something that could walk, swim or fly it was bound to be
rubbish. Thus Parrot, Lark and Skylark instrument are notoriously
awful.

I'm not familiar with the Swallow brand, but the fact that it's
ebonite and not marked with a country of origin fits the profile
above.
It has no value whatsoever.

Regards,

--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk

[horaz]

Understood a little, but enough.
Thanx and regards to you too.
Max

Stephen Howard ha scritto:

[Jack Campin - bogus address]

> There used to be a maxim that said if an instrument's brand was named
> after something that could walk, swim or fly it was bound to be
> rubbish. Thus Parrot, Lark and Skylark instrument are notoriously
> awful.

The first instrument I ever owned was an Adler descant recorder.
That was rubbish too. (German for "eagle").

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[kim.b...@gmail.com]

Hello
I have a vintage clarinet with "Swallow" on the bell too. I've been searching to find out if it has any value. we found it in the attic after my dad passed and no one knew that he even had it. did you ever find out what your clarinet is worth?
thank-you
Kim

[Bennett]

You are asking about a post made 10 years ago.

Here is some information:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.music.clarinet/Xviw5Ife3To

[Fred McKenzie]

In article <tsWdnafJ-IztqyzH...@giganews.com>,

Kim-

I wonder if the old clarinet was in the attic when your dad bought the
house!

I agree with the opinions of those in Bennett's reference. IF ANY
repairs are needed, the cost of repair might be greater than the
instrument's value.

Fred