Vincent Bach Stradivarius Cornet 181SML (long model) 37 bell, silver plated, medium bore. Serial No. 198525 - made circa 1980 - 81. Condition very good, estimated 5% plating loss in appropriate areas. This instrument has been owned and played by the same person for 12 years and he has systematically cleaned and maintained it regularly, therefore all slides are free and valves have good compression.
The instrument still has it's original classic leather bound Vincent Bach hard case which is in good condition and has working latches. There is also a Vincent Bach black leather gig bag in excellent condition, there are no scuffs or damage. A Protec black leather double pouch holds a Vincent Bach Megatone 3B gold plated mouthpiece in very good condition but with slight insertion marking, also a Stork Custom 3B gold plated mouthpiece also in very good condition and with slight insertion markings too, also included are a straight and a plunger mute.
Boosey and Hawkes Besson Imperial silver plated medium bore Cornet in excellent condition. Serial No. 723-704120 made circa 1984. The 723 prefix indicates that this is the same as a 923 Sovereign but without the 1st valve trigger. The instrument is in beautiful condition it has no cosmetic damage and the plating is complete. The owner bought this Cornet brand new in 1984 (original guarantee in the case) and has played and maintained it carefully over that period.
The instrument is complete with original B&H hard case in good condition together with a Vincent Bach black leather gig bag excellent condition. A Bach leather single pouch contains a Vincent Bach 5A silver plated mouthpiece in good condition but with insertion marks, also included is the original silver plated lyre and an aluminium Denis Wick straight mute.