Buffet Crampon H Bettoney one piece clarinet

[BD]

I was wondering if anyone has ever come across such an instrument in the past?

I have found some info to say that H Bettoney imported Buffet clarinets into Boston around 1900, but that is all, there are no serial numbers on the instrument, only a Buffet stamp on the body & the Buffet stamp on the bell with the H Bettoney stamp underneath.

I have never come across a one piece body before, does anyone know more about this configuration of Bb clarinet?

TIA!

[DaveLeBlanc]

Sounds right, Buffet clarinets were often stamped with importers such as Carl Fischer (of R13 fame). Not unusual, but cool.

[Lizzy Beth]

I have quite a mix of clarinets (and boxes of pieces and parts) from two of my great uncles who played with John Phillip Sousa in his 1910-1911 World Tour. One of the clarinets is the Buffet Crampon with the H Bettoney on the bell, I'm assuming it's the one piece since I can't take it apart.   It does have a Buffet Crampon serial number on the back making it manufactured in 1903 but that's about all I know.  I also have a W. Meinl and a Henry Pourcelle which I would also guess were made about the same time. 

[DaveLeBlanc]

I haven't heard of Henry Pourcelle in years. Can you share a pic?