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- Genuine F. Besson made in Paris by the decendents of Francoise Besson, genius instrument maker of the 1850's upon whose work all
modern trumpets are based
- Genuine "Fabrication Francaise Perfectionee" imprint
- Used by one owner, recently sold by his estate
- Original finish, 95% intact
- No dents, appears never to have had any
- Made in Paris circa WWII by MEHA, daughter of Besson family who took over business
- Very free blowing, dark sound when you want it mellow, can be bright sound when you want to cut through
- Original case included, covered in alligator, one of the latches is broken
- An absolutely amazing example which looks much as it did when the original owner took it out of its case
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