(Final Price) F. Besson Brevete Flugelhorn 1890s

French Besson Brevete Flugelhorn, vintage item.

The serial number (#48495) suggests it was made between 1890 and 1895.
(Source: https://www.adams-music.com/en/repair-and-maintenance/serial-numbers/besson)

Purchased used in 2019 from a brass instrument specialty store. The purchase price at the time was 450,000 yen.

Although it is an old instrument over 130 years old, I purchased it because it had a particularly good resonance and a rich sound among the flugelhorns I tried.

It is unlacquered, so there is some rust on the handgrip, and due to its age, there is a slight crack in the third tuning slide.
The mouthpiece receiver appears to have been replaced with a new one. It has a GR engraving, and is likely this product.
https://www.grmouthpieces.com/product-p/fl-leadpipe.htm
Standard shank mouthpieces such as Yamaha and Giardinelli will fit, but French shank mouthpieces are unlikely to fit.

The other tuning slides and pistons are original.

While it would be fine as a collector's item, I regret that I purchased this instrument for its sound but have since transitioned to orchestral playing and no longer have the opportunity to play it. I would like to pass it on to someone who will play it.

No case is included, so it will be carefully packed and shipped.
As this is a valuable instrument, I would be happy if someone who appreciates its value could play it.
Please consider this opportunity. Thank you very much.

#Flugelhorn
#Besson
#GR