![]() This would then mean that this P&K cornet is the oldest yet known cornet from Besson's workshop. This is what I believe is the serial number for Besson's production at Rue Des 3 Couronne based on the fact that the Besson Faux Corneopeon (in my collection) has the same valve section and is serial number 12. Until I finished the restoration, I thought it was a pliers mark or some other marring, but after close examination is in fact the number 4. Another very interesting factor is the number "4" stamped on the tuning bit receiver. This cornet is also the earliest yet know bell number for a P&K cornet. We also know that Pask and Keonig at the time were not making horns themselves and were importing instruments from France with their name on it. Very interesting thing about this cornet, we know that Gustav Besson had an outpost at Pask and Keoning's shop in London as early as 1849. 1849 Pask and Keonig cornet by Gustav Besson possibly the oldest Besson cornet.
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