Place of business: London, England.
Dates of business: Circa 1819-1837*
*Per Langwill
This fife is marked: Whitaker & Co/London
Features:
Length of Instrument: 16 3/4 inches
Wood: Appears to be maple
Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes:
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.71
2-3=.83
3-4=.71
4-5=.62
5-6=.79
Note: Finger holes are of different sizes common to a woodwind maker of this era.
Swell: At the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .87
Ferrules: Brass/seamed
Date of fife: 1820
Cat Number 21