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Fife in E-flat [D-flat]
Fife in E-flat [D-flat]
Fife in E-flat [D-flat]

Fife in E-flat [D-flat]

Date1800-1900 ca.
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedNone
DescriptionOne-piece body of light-colored wood, with short brass ferrules and keywork. Straight profile with no swell, and fingerholes of varying size. One key. Oval embouchure hole. Adjustable stopper mechanism.
DimensionsOverall length: 352mm
Acoustical length to lower end: 275mm
Acoustical length to first vent hole: 246mm
Maximum swell diameter: 19.6mm
Top bore: 11mm
Bottom bore: 7.8mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15255
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1890-1910 ca.
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