Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 7'3" Ribbed brass foot is full

Ribbed brass foot is full length and has not been filed

10 cork 5" slim cigar grip

Wood lip acts as the rear cork check in one of the older catskill traditions

The reel comes in a black leather case and includes a commemorative medallion

My bit of research turned up Phin's Fishing Tackle Warehouse in Edinburgh

Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 7'3" Ribbed brass foot is fullFor sale here is a very special reel with amazing provenance. George Eastman's second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". Size 4 0. The reel is in excellent original condition with one slight crack in the hard rubber on the back plate. Other than this, the reel is in excellent