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Lost Bb Cornet – Besson Sovereign

Missing in Layby Near Longwick on 1st January 2024

Instrument Details

Instrument
Cornet
Material
silver plate
Colour
Silver
Unique Markings
Obvious crease in the bell from a previous repair
Serial Number

How the instrument was lost

Left in layby after unloading and reloading car in the dark. Returned later to retrieve and it was not there

Description

Very old Besson Bb Cornet which has been professionally overhauled and replated. Lost while in a Black Pro-Tec quad case along with another Cornet, a Trumpet, 4 Jo Ral mutes, and 4 different 5 size Warburton Mouthpieces. Also had various Trumpet and wind band music in the case.