Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 7'3" how it was saved and

how it was saved and by whom

but not marked as such

The serial number is stamped on the reel foot

in original P&M red satin bag and original P&M-labeled canvas-covered tube

an 8 foot 3 inch bamboo rod weighing in at 3 1/4 ounces

Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 7'3" how it was saved andFor sale here is a wonderful and early example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver & hard rubber trout fly reel in the desirable size 3. Featuring incised rims and slightly bolstered pillars, the reel is in excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber and no dings to the nickel silver. The foot is full length and un filed. Good click. The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893 1901. A timeless classic that