JW Young 3 1/8" Pattern 14A red agate fly reel 3-Piece 1905 turned up caliper spring

1905 turned up caliper spring click/pawl check

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis - Seven/Four 7' 3/2 4wt bamboo rod with a marked weight of 3 3/8 oz

A fine brass collar was placed around the female ferrule for added strength

The rod remains in excellent original condition and comes with a letter of provenance from the Cardell family

The rod is pin straight and the ferrules are tight

JW Young 3 1/8" Pattern 14A red agate fly reel 3-Piece 1905 turned up caliper spring3 1 8 dia Youngs pattern 14A. A nice example of the 2 screw latch, fine black enamel finished trout reel. Small amount of paint wear commensurate with minimal use. Smooth brass foot with original lacquer is 2 long and doesnt have any signs of ever being on a reel seat. Neat black ebonite handle, rim mounted tension adjuster, no transverse or lateral spindle play. Pale red agate with no visible cracks or chips. This reel ships from our UK office. REF