Vintage F. Besson Approximate Year?

[Perry D]

First post here! I recently purchased this beautifully restored French Besson cornet from Rich Ita. Hard to determine the actual year/vintage. It has the underslung finger ring like pre-war Besson trumpets. Thanks for any info! -Perry-

[Trumpetb]

Its a Brevette

Its an F Besson meaning Fontaine Besson

The serial appears to be a five digit and it appears to read 870??

It has the appearance of pre-war Bessons so the serial number would suggest it falls beyond 1930 possibly 1935, anything closer would be guesswork

Apologies I cannot be more accurate

The Paris bessons were excellent so I would suggest this too is excellent.

I note you are using a Wick mouthpiece, I do like the Wicks on old instruments I would recommend however having a look at the Yamaha cornet pieces as well.

The 11E4 is a fine piece and good alternate to the smaller Wick pieces. The 16E is a good alternate to the larger Wick pieces.

I am not suggesting you dump the Wick but having both Wick and Yamaha pieces in the armoury gives greater possibilities in finding exactly the right sound you are looking for.

[administrator]

That is gorgeous. Perfect condition.

[Perry D]

Thanks! We were guessing somewhere in the 1930's.