Distin & Co

Place of business: London, England.

Dates of business: Circa 1868-1886*

*Per Langwill

This fife is marked: Distin & Co/London

Features:

Length of Instrument: 15 inches

Wood: Appears to be Maple

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes:

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.66
2-3=.59
3-4=1.17
4-5=.56
5-6=.80

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

Swell: At the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .83

Ferrules: Nickel/seamed

Note: Fife has one key made of nickel.

Cat Number 9