Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel 7'11" the writing on the tube

the writing on the tube sticker appears to be consistent with the penmanship on most Larry Foster era rods after Tom Maxwell's departure

Transparent gold wraps

Ernest Schwiebert (according to Lang's)

A superb Edward Vom Hofe Cascapedia fly reel in an extremely rare 2/0 size

mortised curly maple cap and ring

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel 7'11" the writing on the tubeFor sale here is a Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche size 4 0. Excellent overall condition. German silver and hard rubber construction. Dual roller bars. Aluminum spool. The aluminum reel foot is full length, unmolested, and has the 423 and 4 0 stamping. Smooth and strong. perfect operating condition. 3 5 8" reel diameter, 1 15 16" spool width, and weighs 14 1 2 oz.