Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! EF Payne Rod Company set off with black edges

set off with black edges at the ferrules

The cap and ring reel seat bears the “Payne” trademark stamp as well as "Sold By Abercrombie & Fitch Co

The varnish is in great condition with nothing of concern to note

Black crackle paint tube with aluminum top and collar

but if so it was carried out by a very skilled restorationist

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! EF Payne Rod Company set off with black edgesFor sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). 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; before it was known as the "Celebrated Trout and Bass Fly Reel". The screw in the center of the counterbalance was also a very early feature on