Pair Boosey & Hawkes Imperial circa 1966

[MKMan]

My father passed a few years ago and finally it's time to let these go.  Probably not played for 20+ years and hence I assume they will merit a service?

Dad was an amateur and played for fun but went to the Royal College of Music. 

I'd really appreciate any guidance on value and it would be good to understand whether getting them serviced before selling is worth the cost?

Thanks in advance

[Windsong]

Welcome, and thanks for your post.  Your father had excellent tastes.  I very much like Boosey and Hawkes, and so did Peanuts Hucko, Reginald Kell, and even Benny Goodman for a time.  By and large, they make very nice clarinets.  I have had three of them, all in, and had a rather special intermediate model 2-20 as my regular horn for about 5 years. 

I have long been on the lookout for a reasonably priced 926 Imperial, but none are so priced. 
The 926 was a highly prized horn as was the 1010 Emperor.  They are both top-of-the-mark, and every bit as good as the best from any other prestigious manufacturer.  Whilst the 1010 was intended as a symphony horn, it quickly gained favor from jazz players over the 926 model due to its larger bore and powerful projection capabilities.

If these instruments appear to be in good sort, and are a matching set (Bb and A, respectively), with no evident damage or mistreatment and in a suitable case, I see no reason why they might not command at least $1200.00, as is.  Without photos, I am afraid I cannot be more specific, so please post some as/if you are able.

I get the impression that these are not "basket case" horns, and would think they are perhaps decent enough that they are not worth your time to get restored.  As coveted 926s, they are already very valuable, and restoring them will only lighten your wallet.  You might pop in to your local smithy, and have them preliminarily examined and play-tested.  For a paltry, nominal fee, this should give you the information needed to accurately list and sell them.
Cheers, and best of luck.

[MKMan]

Thank you kindly for the information, very helpful.

I am taking them tomorrow to a musical instrument repairer who spees in wind instruments so hopefully he can guide me on whether to sell as they are or if it is worth doing any restoration/cleaning on them first.

A few photos are attached:

[DaveLeBlanc]

Wow those are very nice and fresh. They look almost good enough to sell as is. Check out the pads and corks for damage. If they look good and you can get a good tone out of them without any leaks then I say save your money and sell right now. The state of preservation is amazing.

[Windsong]

Very nice.

I see Harry Pedler's (Peter Eaton did it, too, and who else?) appliance on that model.  Interesting that they were all effectively British firms. 

Thanks for sharing, and I hope you do well.  Those are worthy of a pro.