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