Edward Riley Sr

Place of business: New York, NY

Dates of business: Circa 1806-1851

*Per Langwill

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

Features:

Length of Instrument: 17 7/8 inches

Wood: Appears to be maple

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Sam size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.86
2-3=.80
3-4=.81
4-5=.82
5-6=.71

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .799

Ferrules: Brass/seamed         

Cat Number 40