Physical description
a. Black wooden case, brass handle on top of lid, brass hinges and lock, lined with black ( faded) velvet. B. Cornet, engraved with leaves and flowers. Engraved on top ' F. Besson, Brevetee, 198 Euston Road, London.' On bell ' Presented by the citizens to James Northcott Bandmaster of the Sandhurst Volunteer Band in recognition of his musical abilities. Sandhurst Dec. 8 1871. Cornet box contains 7 additional parts of the Cornet. ( see photo )
Inscriptions & markings
F. Besson, Brevetee, 198 Euston Road, London