Joseph Wallis

Place of business: London, England.

Dates of business: Circa 1848-1928*

*Per Langwill

This fife is marked: J Wallis/6 Union St Boro/London

Features:

Length of Instrument: 14 1/8 inches

Wood: Appears to be maple

Key of Instrument: C

Finger Holes:

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.54
2-3=.64
3-4=.1.07
4-5=.52
5-6=.60

Note: Finger holes are of different sizes common to a woodwind maker of this era.

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .89

Ferrules: Brass/seamed

Cat Number 224

Note: 2 piece/1 key