Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 5'6" Cigar grip 6" in length

Cigar grip 6" in length with a skinny nose often seen on Orvis grips

4" diameter

rim tensioner

Brake: Fine adjustable

Photos are in black and white but very detailed

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 5'6" Cigar grip 6" in lengthFor sale here is a scarce early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Fly Reel Size 1. Late 19th century reel owing to the lack of model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), or serial number (instituted in 1908). This model was later dubbed the "Peerless" in 1911. German silver hard rubber construction. The hard rubber side plates are in excellent condition with no cracks. Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition. The oil