Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 6' All internal parts are anodized

All internal parts are anodized or stainless steel to prevent corrosion

The box is in poor condition and the top flap is detached from it

All the other wraps are good

dual bright aluminum rings over all cork reel seat

The spare spool is in near mint condition with pouch and has some small scratches on the inside of the spool near the cog

Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 6' All internal parts are anodizedFor 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