ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE

ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE

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Item Code: 179-1336

This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century.

In very good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 16.25” long and is made of rosewood. There are 1” long brass ferrules at both ends. Brass pieces have, tooled rings at the edges.

Featured on the tapered body are six evenly spaced finger holes of varying size (approximately 1/4” dia). The mouth hole is located at the opposite end.

Instrument is in very good condition with no cracks or splits. The surface is smooth and clean. No maker’s marks.  [jet][ph:L]

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