Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D) Vintage Fly Tackle A very nice example and

A very nice example and not easy to locate

A fine leather pouch with the VR Design logo is included with the sale

According to Dana

with the #20 backing included

The reel foot is full length and unmodified

Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D) Vintage Fly Tackle A very nice example andFor sale here we have a spool of vintage Belding Corticelli #5555 (brown) silk winding thread. The spool is 10 yards, size D. Though rarely seen on classic American rods, this larger size of thread was commonly used by European rodmakers such as Hardy and Pezon et Michel. It is unused new old stock in like new condition on a wooden spool.