Place of business: Pittsburgh/PA
Dates of business: Circa 1870’s*
*Per Dillon
This fife is marked: Mellor & Joene & Co/Pittsburgh PA
Features:
Length of Instrument: 16 5/8 inches
Wood: Appears to be walnut
Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes: Same size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.85
2-3=.71
3-4=.96
4-5=.74
5-6=.76
Swell: At the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .82
Ferrules: Brass/seamed
Cat Number 108