Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 8'1" There is light soiling on

There is light soiling on the grip

and marked "G243H"

and spigot ferrules

There is some natural tarnishing that has occurred to the nickel plated roller bar

Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 8'1" There is light soiling onA beautiful early model Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Reel in 5 0 size or 4 3 8" in diameter. This was the model that would eventually be named the Restigouche 423. This reel carries the original owner's name, Francis Bartlett of Boston Mass, which is engraved in a lovely script on the front plate along with the date 1893. It is in excellent condition, especially for its age, and free of any defects that I could find. The rims are excellent, the sideplates