Place of business: Philadelphia, PA
Dates of business: Circa 1876-1919*
*Per Langwill
This fife is marked: J W Pepper/Premier/Improved/Phila PA
Features:
Length of Instrument: 14 1/2 inches
Wood: Appears to be black ebony
Key of Instrument: C
Finger Holes: Same Size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.66
2-3=.64
3-4=.77
4-5=.59
5-6=.67
Swell: Before the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .79
Ferrules: Nickel
Cat Number 112