Restoration of G. Besson number 29
This is a Gustav Besson trumpet pitched in F dated 1857. This is the oldest known trumpet with the modern Perinet valve layout used on trumpets today. Before the restoration, the horn was petty much destroyed. Notice that the entire first valve slide assembly had to be fabricated and braised to the valve section.
Restoration of A. Lecomte and G. Besson prototype Cornet
I believe this is the first ever Lecomte cornet made with Lecomte and Gustav Besson in 1857 before Besson left for London. This horn is number 0 and uses German Silver for the slide ferrules, valve balusters and garland around the bell flair.
The silver horn pictured is a Lecomte Excelsior model from 1879, of which the 1st is the prototype. The excelsior is an interesting horn as it has ovel shaped valve ports, allowing for an extremely short valve stroke.
The silver horn pictured is a Lecomte Excelsior model from 1879, of which the 1st is the prototype. The excelsior is an interesting horn as it has ovel shaped valve ports, allowing for an extremely short valve stroke.
