Hi Guys,
I’m looking for some help and advice regarding a Besson Westminster Satin Silver Euphonium on behalf of my mother.
We have this euphonium, which was purchased new in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - England around 1974 and has been with my mother ever since.
The euphonium is in very good condition, all valves work well and felts are good.
The bad point is that there is a dent in the bell, which was there when it was purchased and my mother managed to purchase the instrument for a slightly better price due to the dent.
We are trying to figure out if the time has come to offer the instrument for sale, but in researching it we have drawn a bit of a blank and so wondered if anybody here could offer us some realistic advice on value?
The serial number for the item is 422059 which I believe is in around 1973 and it has Westminster stamped on the horn.
The piece is a satin silver finish and other than requiring a good clean and the dent in the horn is near immaculate. Also comes with its own case.
My mother seems to recall this was a B class instrument, and the bell measures 11’ in diameter.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Kind Regards,
Matt