Hello,
Came across an older silver Besson euphonium today. It plays but could use a little work. Not sure if its worth it. It seems small but is a Bb horn (it looks like it should be about Eb though). Its serial # is 36XXX which seems to not be on the above chart (and I am sure its not pre 1890!).
Anyway, its a "Bechstein" and under the Bessson boilerplate info it has C. Fischer and their address.
Stamped into one valve is the serial number and it says Besson Brevetee.
I have a Besson cornet from the '70's that I like a lot but don't know much about bari/euphoniums.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks!