William Hall & Son

Place of business: New York, NY

Dates of business: Circa 1847-1874

*Per Langwill

This fife is marked: William Hall & Son/239 Broadway/N York

Features:

Length of Instrument: 16 3/4 inches

Wood: Appears to be rosewood

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Same Size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.81
2-3=.72
3-4=.94
4-5=.72
5-6=.75

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .82

Ferrules: Nickel/seamed

Cat Number 85