Here's one for the lot of you. I am at my beloved Mother's house for Mothers Day and she says she has a gift for me. She hands me this old, but in very nice shape, instrument case. I open it and find a silver clarinet. Wonderful looking instrument, obviously from the pre 1950, and probably from the 30's, based on the look of it and the accessories in the case. I know nothing about these instruments and I am looking for information on it. As a whistle player and beginning piper, it intrigues me.

First, a description. It is chrome or plated. All metal. It appears to have leather pads on the keys. On the bell or flared end, there is a shield with a crown engraved. Within the engraved shield it says the following, "The Regent. Ohio Band Instrument Co. Cleveland, O.

I tried a google search for collectors sites, but didn't find anything germane. I am interested in information on the company and the instrument. I am just interested, nothing more.

Any clarinet afondicios out there?

Mick