This Brittany is better than #A31108. The only thing I don't like better on the older one is the logo, which is rather dull compared to the newer one. I would guess that this model was made in the 1950s, and the newer one in the 1960s.
OVERVIEW
Pitch: Bb
Key System: Boehm System
Maker: Malerne (?)
Brand Name: Brittany
Place of Manufacture: France
Approximate Date: 1950s
Body Material: Wood
Bore Type: standard, 14.7mm
Key Metal: Chrome plated
Keywork Quality: very good
Serial Number: 2212
Recommended For: beginner to intermediate
Value: up to $200
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Serial # 2212
Barrel: 63.8mm
Bore LH joint top: 14.7mm
Bore LH joint at bottom: 14.7mm
Intonation results taken when playing loud and not lipping. See how to interpret these results on the Model Comparison Page.
Intonation summary: This is quite good intonation, and this clarinet will work well in a band. The greatest thing about this instrument is that the upper register is not sharp, which was a problem with the newer Brittany. The worst area is the mid-Chalemeau, but that is true of any instrument that does not have the modern poly-cylindrical bore.
Key work quality: Very good chrome plated, and NOT like the Czech keys on the newer Brittany.
This clarinet is most appropriate for: Anyone, beginners to fairly advanced players.
I think that this was made by Malerne. Here are characteristics that might be useful in identifying other Malerne's:
In these pictures, the Malerne Standard joint is below the Brittany joint.