Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 6' The box is in poor

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

All the other wraps are good

pleasing aesthetics and virtually indestructible nature

Current retail pricing for a similar new rod from Mario with a multi-year wait is $4

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' The box is in poorFor 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