Fife in C [B-flat]
Distributor
J. W. Pepper & Son
Date1910-1925 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
ModelPremier
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on body: J. W. PEPPER & SON (arched) / PREMIER / PHILADA. PA. (inverted arch)MarkingsStamped on body, just below central ferrule: IMPROVED
DescriptionOne-piece body of dark-colored wood, with seamed nickel-silver ferrules. Cylindrical bore. Tapered profile with swell after embouchure and fingerholes of uniform size. Oval embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 359mm
Acoustical length: 290mm
Maximum swell diameter: 20.6mm
Bore: 10.9mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Published Referenceshttps://fifemuseum.com/j-w-pepper-2/
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15143
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