Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
Distributor
Klemm & Brother
Maker
G. & A. Klemm
Date1819-1897 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Place MadeMarkneukirchen (Neukirchen), Germany, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: KLEMM & BRO. (arched) / PHILADELPHIA (inverted arch)DescriptionOne-piece body of dark-colored wood, with seamed silver ferrules. Cylindrical bore. Tapered profile with pronounced swell at embouchure, and fingerholes of uniform size. Round embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 423mm
Acoustical length: 343mm
Maximum swell diameter: 19mm
Bore: 10mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Published Referenceshttps://fifemuseum.com/klemm-bro-6/
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15116
On View
Not on view1850-1950 ca.
1800-1900 ca.