Hawkes & Son Cocus 4-Key Bb Fife br Goldie featuring artfully included sapwood highlights

featuring artfully included sapwood highlights

The case is made of genuine high quality

This model features a Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides

The 19th century American flutes tend to have smaller finger holes and narrower bores

Solid bottom D

Hawkes & Son Cocus 4-Key Bb Fife br Goldie featuring artfully included sapwood highlightsThis antique 4 key fife by Hawkes & Son is crafted from cocus wood and features four block mounted keys with German silver rings. It plays at high band pitch (A = 452 Hz). The headjoint bears a professional inscription, Edgar Horne, Derry, likely indicating the original owner. The body is stamped with the makers details from Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, along with additional markings that may reflect regimental use. The instrument has