Besson, Boosey & Hawkes London cornet from the Boosey & Hawkes era. ■ This item was purchased used. ■ The tuning slides are not stuck. The pistons move smoothly. There are a few small dents, but nothing major. It will be shipped in the original hard case, packed with cushioning material. The hard case has a Shimokura Gakki plate. ■ Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details, as this is a used brass instrument. ■ Please ask any questions before pressing the purchase button. Thank you very much.