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Cornet

According to the firm's archives [Besson stock books], the instrument was sold 8 Aug 1873 and was numbered no later than 18 Feb 1873.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: "28 MEDALS OF HONOUR [within banner] / FR [monogram] / F. BESSON / BREVETÉE / 198. EUSTON ROAD / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 234mm.