Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0 8 Weight The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent original condition with no faults

The case is made of gold and black anodized aluminum with internal black velvet-like lining

The cork is only mildly soiled and lightly ridged

2/1 with staggered ferrule design

Payne-style cap and ring reel seat with a fine

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0 8 Weight The reel is in excellentFor sale here is a very scarce and potentially unique Edward Vom Hofe trout fly reel. Purported to be made between 1875 and 1880, this early version of what became known as the Peerless model features hard rubber sideplates and rims, made prior to the next version in approximately 1880 that incorporated protective german silver bands to protect the hard rubber. It also features bolstered german silver pillars, while the pillars on earliest reels did