Place of business: New York, NY
Dates of business: Circa 1839-1867
*Per Langwill
This fife is marked: Firth, Hall & Pond/Franklin Sq/N. York
Also marked on fife is a dealer name: J D Sheppard/Buffalo
Sheppard was in business from 1828-1854 as a dealer.
Features:
Length of Instrument: 17 3/4
Wood: Appears to be maple
Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes: Same size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.80
2-3=.73
3-4=.94
4-5=.77
5-6=.76
Swell: At the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .75
Ferrules: Brass/seamed
Cat Number 59