William Callender

Courtesy of Douglas Koeppe

Place of business: Boston, Mass

Dates of business: Circa 1777-1839*

*Per Dillon

This fife is marked: Wm Callender/62 Middle St/Boston

Features:

Length of Instrument: 15 1/8 inches

Wood: Appears to be boxwood

Key of Instrument: C

Finger Holes: Same size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.67
2-3=.72
3-4=.93
4-5=.64
5-6=.67

Swell: Below the embouchure hole

Diameter: .81

Date of Fife: After 1803

Ferrules: Brass/seamed