| I used to play Solo Cornet in a UK Brass band and played a Besson Imperial. It was an OK instrument but my friend had a Bossey and Hawkes Sovereign which played a lot better. I think the Besson Imperial was a cornet made for the military bands. From my recolection of my Brass Band days the Imperials were considered top of the line in their day. I am not sure what it would be worth though now. |