The rare Boosey & Hawkes 'roundstamp' cornet recently found in an attic has been sold within 24 hours of being advertised on 4BR by John Packer Ltd.

Worldwide interest

The pristine cornet was being sold on behalf of a customer by John Packer Ltd and found worldwide interest after the company put details of it up on 4BR, Facebook and the John Packer website.

And withing 24 hours it was sold, with a professional player and teacher travelling over two hours to be amongst the first customers to view it.

Iconic

Potential customers and collectors were drawn to John Packer as the instrument, which had never been played, was still in its original tissue paper, complete with labels from the B&H factory in Edgware Road and was in its original iconic small blue case.

It just goes to show how quality instruments get snapped up. You’ve got to act quick when instruments like these become availableSteve Herbert

Quality

Brass Department Manager, Steve Herbert told 4BR: "It just goes to show how quality instruments get snapped up. You’ve got to act quick when instruments like these become available."

Steve also added that he’s seen an influx of new client sale instruments.

"The day after I sold this cornet, I received 12 new instruments from customers to sell — including another roundstamp – although this one has been played. Clearly we must be doing something right!"

Client sales

Anyone interested in client sale instruments can view them on the website www.johnpacker.co.uk following the links to second-hand instruments, by calling Steve on 01823 282386 or emailing steve@johnpacker.co.uk