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Originally Posted by Jeff in Cincinnati
From the website below:
"I recently found an Edward Vom Hofe 355 fly reel in size 3 1/2 which has a flat back with a screw off bearing cap rather than the usual stamped sliding bearing cover. The foot is stamped 355 and 3 1/2, the front plate and crank are EVH 355, and the check button on the back is EVH. Has anyone eve seen an EVH 355 with a flat back and screw off bearing cap?"
Edward Vom Hofe. Part 1 | Antique Tackle Observer
(Edward Vom Hofe was apparently located in NYC in 1896)
Jeff |
I just did a census search, and Edward Vom Hofe is listed in NYC in 1900 with his occupation listed simply "Fishing Tackle."
I would think that a Hartley of Hartley & Graham would have an engraved Smith considering how many engraved guns went through their business.
A gift to EVH from a good client with the intent that it be used as a sidearm on fishing trips? Makes a good story, too bad we'll probably never know.