I was given this very old Albert system Buffet. It does not have a serial # on any joint, but has the Buffet Crampon Paris logo on every joint including the mouthpiece.
The upper joint has the letters BREVETES under the logo & under that, the letters "S.O. D.O."
The bell has the logo with H. BETTONEY BOSTON, MASS. underneath.
I know that H Bettoney was an early importer of Buffets, but have no idea of the time frame.
I would appreciate any help in dating the horn. Also as you can see in the pic it has no rollers, don't know if that helps in dating.
Thanks before hand for any help
The upper joint has the letters BREVETES under the logo & under that, the letters "S.O. D.O."
The bell has the logo with H. BETTONEY BOSTON, MASS. underneath.
I know that H Bettoney was an early importer of Buffets, but have no idea of the time frame.
I would appreciate any help in dating the horn. Also as you can see in the pic it has no rollers, don't know if that helps in dating.
Thanks before hand for any help