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Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
Maker
Astor & Co.
Date1798-1830 ca.
Place MadeLondon, England, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: G X ASTOR & Co / LONDON / [unicorn head]MarkingsHand-scribed on back: Bullimove (lengthwise)Hand-scribed on top ferrule, and on wood just below: BDescriptionOne-piece body of light-colored wood, with seamed brass ferrules. Cylindrical bore. Tapered profile with light swell after embouchure and fingerholes of varying size. Round embouchure hole.DimensionsOverall length: 417mm
Acoustical length: 329mm
Maximum swell diameter: 22.7mm
Bore: 10.9mmProvenanceNo known provenance.Published Referenceshttps://fifemuseum.com/astor-bb-fife/
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15479
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