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 5/8inches

Wood: Appears to be rosewood

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Same size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.80
2-3=.74
3-4=.92
4-5=.74
5-6=.77

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .817

Ferrules: Brass/seamed         

 Cat Number 41