Edward Riley

Place of business: New York, New York

Dates of business: Circa 1806-1851

*Per Langwill

This fife is marked: E. Riley/29 Chatham St/N. York

Features:

Length of Instrument: 17 3/8 inches

Wood: Appears to be maple

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Same size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.85
2-3=.80
3-4=.81
4-5=.84
5-6=.66

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .76

Ferrules: Brass/seamed         

Cat Number 49