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Fife in B-flat [A-flat], high pitch
Fife in B-flat [A-flat], high pitch
Fife in B-flat [A-flat], high pitch

Fife in B-flat [A-flat], high pitch

ALTERNATE NAME(S)
  • Flute in B-flat
Date1900-1950 ca.
Place DistributedBelfast, Ireland, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on headjoint: HS [monogram] / BRIGADE / MODEL / PERFECTED / [stylized cross] / E & W LEATHEM / BELFAST
DescriptionTwo-piece body and headjoint of dark-colored wood, with nickel-silver ferrules and keywork. Conical bore. Tapered profile with swell after embouchure, and fingerholes of varying size. One key. Large oval embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 377mm
Acoustical length: 317mm
Maximum diameter: 25mm
Top bore: 12mm
Bottom bore: 9mm
Joint bore: 11.5mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15328
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