According to Jack Linton, current president of Linton, moonlighting was common in that era and district so the company likely had more than a little work done by the same craftsmen who were turning out Buffet and Selmer instruments. In addition to manufacturing instruments under their own label, they also manufactured "stencils" for Olds, Conn and Linton (and probably others). Their factory was located in the "woodwind district" outside Paris close to the Buffet and Selmer factories.
Over the years, I've learned a few things about the company that might be helpful to you. This information comes from Jack Kissinger, via the Clarinet Bulletin Board at (thread adress listed below).
Robert Malerne was the foreman for LeBlanc (a musical instrument manufacturer) prior to starting his own business in 1904" Robert Malerne was the manufacturer for Conn, Buffet & Noblet and was bought out by Selmer in the 1970's.
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