Charlain / Vernand Charlain
Thanks to Briggete for pointing this out on eBay.
I can't tell if the last letter is there or not, so this might be Vernand Charlaine.
[EDIT] It's almost certain that it is Charlaine. French almost ever has any name of this sort ending without an 'e.'
The eBay listing is without the -e.
This would be early. My guess, about 1910, but perhaps as early as 1890.
OVERVIEW
Pitch: Bb (LP)
Key System: unknown
Maker: unknown - Malerne?
Brand Name: Vernand Charlaine
Place of Manufacture: France
Approximate Date: 1890-1910
Body Material: Wood
Bore Type: unknown
Key Metal: unknown
Keywork Quality: unknown
Serial Number: unknown
Recommended For: unknown
Value: up to $150 (possibly)