Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign Cornet

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Boosey & Hawkes Cornet
Sovereign
Boosey&Hawkes cornet sovereign

This listing is for the instrument and its case.

How about experiencing the good old days with this instrument for brass bands or playing Holst?

I had this as part of my collection, but I am selling it to declutter. I have confirmed that the movable parts operate smoothly to my subjective assessment.
There are two models of the Sovereign with almost the same shape: the 921 with an L bore and the 923 with an M bore. This model is likely the 923, as indicated by the bell shape and the absence of an L stamp on the valve casing. While later models sometimes have the model name written before the serial number, this particular instrument does not, so this is purely a guess. If it is a 923, it is equivalent to the current Besson 927-2.
Before the Prestige line was released, the Sovereign was effectively Besson's top-tier model. It's similar to how Yamaha had the Custom as their top model, and later introduced the Xeno above it.

The serial number is in the 650,000 range, suggesting it was made around 1981-1982. It has been over 40 years since its manufacture, but the plating is still in beautiful condition, and it's rare to find one in this condition. There is a dent at the end of the 3rd valve slide. Please check the photos for the condition of the instrument and purchase only if you are satisfied.

The listing includes the cornet body and case only. A mouthpiece is not included. Please consider the case as being for shipping purposes only, as it is old.

Please note that shipping will occur on the Saturday or Sunday following your purchase.