Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 3-Piece some discoloring of the grip

some discoloring of the grip but no other signs of use

Garrison-style grip with the protective plastic still in place

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labeled tube

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 3-Piece some discoloring of the gripFor sale here is a scarce and early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). Early 20th century reel owing to the model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), and lack of a 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". German silver construction, including the foot and spool. The hard rubber side