Antique Penzel Mueller, Studio Recording Clarinet, VERY RARE

Description

For sale one Antique Penzel Mueller, Studio Recording Clarinet with case.  The case is more modern and made by SKB.  A lot of research has been performed on this beautiful instrument.  In checking with a professor and professional clarinet player, this is the feedback we received.
"This instrument was made by a team of Germans who moved to NYC at the turn of the century (last century).  This specific clarinet is actually rare and it appears to be made between 1919 and 1920.  This clarinet is more of a collectors piece rather than a modern instrument.  But with a little work this could be made to meet modern standards and would likely sound great. "
Here is some additional information I was able to uncover.  It appears this specific model was made in Paris but I cannot guarantee this.  It appears to have been made of Grenadilla wood (African Blackwood) and it amazingly dark like a strong black coffee. The serial number is SR5326B.  Included in the case are 2 cleaning rods and multiple reeds.  Although I am not a clarinet player, I was able to put this beautiful instrument together and play a few notes (I had some help with online videos and a piano players knowledge).  It still sounded phenomenal.  I wish this stunning instrument could tell me its stories from the past 100 years.  This a wonderful piece of history to own. This is such a unique item we will be unable to offer refunds unless damaged in transit.
Please review all photos as we have tried to capture the item as presented and ask any questions prior to purchase.  We are happy to send more photos if requested.
If an identifying mark, inclusion or defect is visible in my photos, this will be considered as Disclosed to the buyer.  Please feel free to make us an offer as all net proceeds of this sale will benefit Austin Pets Alive!, one of the nation's largest no-kill organizations. Thank you for helping us save companion animal lives!
Please note, we do prefer to ship our items via FedEx or UPS.  Any items over 0 will be carefully packaged and insured at APA costs to ensure your treasure arrives safely to its new home.  We wills hip this lovely piece but if you are in the Austin Area and would like to look and test it, you are welcome to come by the APA Burnet Thrift store Monday - Friday from 1 to 5pm.