Cornet Couesnon

Cornet / couesnon trumpet. This object full of history alone traces nearly a century and a half of anecdotes. A french manufacturer of wind instruments and percussion since 1827, the illustrious couesnon has won all the prizes at previous universal exhibitions, in the various categories. In order to give other manufacturers a chance, couesnon was invited to the jury at the paris world expo in 1900. In order to satisfy the amateurs, the house releases some novelties / improvements on this occasion, including this cone. It is in good general condition and works. The mouthpiece moves a little in the mouth branch and a cork damaged on a piston.