Three Old Bamboo Fishing Rods
An early bamboo fly rod by "Hardy Bros. Ltd., Makers, Alnwick, England, Makers by Appointment to H M. King George V" with a partial stamped Seal of England. A serial number "B 4019" is also stamped. On the bamboo appears to be written "The Holland 1905 Model, Palakona Royal." Handle section measures 39 in., mid-section 38 in., and the two tips measure 38 in. Also included are a worn Hardy cloth bag, and a bamboo tip container. The very butt end of the handle is missing.
A Hardy Bros. bamboo rod. Written on the bamboo appears to be "Palakona Royal, No. 246936." The reel clip is stamped "Hardy's Reg. Universal Reel Holder."
The handle piece measures 41 1/2 in., the middle piece 40 in., and the one tip 39 1/2 in. Included are a Hardy cloth bag and a bamboo tip container.
A bamboo rod probably made for Abbey & Imbrie of NY, with a "Pat. Dec. 13th 1881." stamp in the middle of the "celluoid" handle and a "Pat'd Jan. 10 88" stamp on the brass reel holder. The handle piece is 40 in. long and the tip piece is 37 3/4 in. long.
As found.
Provenance: Estate of Corrine C. Zimmermann
Condition
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