Place of business: Boston, Mass
Dates of business: Circa 1861-1900*
*Per Langwill
This fife is marked: Crosby/JCH (Mark)
Features:
Length of Instrument: 17 3/8 inches
Wood: Rosewood
Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes: Different size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.76
2-3=.71
3-4=.86
4-5=.77
5-6=.68
Swell: Before embouchure hole.
Diameter: .78
Ferrules: Nickel
Cat Number 259
Note: This is a Crosby Model fife.