Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3!

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3!For sale here is a scarce early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3. 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 construction, including the foot and spool. The hard rubber side plates are in good condition with one slight crack on the backplate. There are also a few chips

Comes with its blue Hardy zippered case

There are more than 1

Comes with original Winston bag and personalized leather tube

A wonderful all-around trout rod

All black with medallions and rotating back plate

After inspection

Hardy's certificate of authenticity

Both tips are straight and the ferrules fit together tightly as they should

5 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 1 1/4”

For sale here is a Peerless 3A fly reel

Varnish is a bit soft with one tip section showing some bag marks

There has been an overcoat of varnish applied to certain areas of the rod