This Julius vom Hofe Reel Has Been Dubbed The “Perforated Reel” By Collectors.
This Size #3 Reel Is 2-3/8″ In Diameter And Is Listed In The 1914 Catalog As The Model 163
The Edward vom Hofe “Perfection” Is Aptly Named As It Is Widely Considered As Such
This Size #3 Perfection (Model #360) Is 2.5″ In Diameter And Pre-Dates The Use Of Serial Numbers
Often Imitated …To This Day
Raised Pillar Julius vom Hofe Reels Were Cataloged In Sizes 1, 2 and 3, With Size 3 Being The Smallest
This Tiny Example Is A Size 4, Which Was Not Cataloged And Measures Just 2-1/8″ From Pillar To Pillar. This One Pre-Dates The 1889 Patent.
Only The Earliest E. vom Hofe Fly Reels Show The Screw Holding The Counter Balance. A Diminutive Feature That Adds Much Character.
This #4 Size Reel Measures 2-1/8″ In Diameter
Note The Foot And Spool Are Aluminum
An Early Julius vom Hofe Fly Reel With Influences From His Design For Kosmic
A #3 Size Reel Measuring 2-3/8″ In Diameter, Including The Pillars
The Smallest Edward vom Hofe Peerless Is The #5 Size
The #5 Peerless Is Just 2″ In Diameter
The Model # Of The Peerless Is 355
A Fairly Early Julius vom Hofe Fly Reel Constructed Of Nickel Silver And Hard Rubber.
This 1-7/8″ Reel Pre-Dates vom Hofe’s 1889 Patent For His Compensating Bearing.
Julius’ Signature Hole In The Foot And The Size Marking, #5
A Beautiful #4 Size Julius vom Hofe Multiplier
This Reel Is Constructed Of Solid Nickel Silver, Which Is Not Often Seen In JVH Reels
This Conroy Branded Reel Has Aluminum Plates And Nickel Silver Hardware
Just 2-1/8″ In Diameter, Including The Pillars, This Is An Uncatalogued #4 Size Reel. The #3 Is The Smallest Cataloged Julius vom Hofe Raised Pillar Fly Reel.
This Rare Julius vom Hofe Reel Box Is Just 3″ Tall And 2.75″ Wide. Collectors Refer To This Type Of Box As “Chimney” Style.
The Engraving On The Rim Of An Edward vom Hofe Peerless Reel
A Masterpiece From The Bench Of Julius vom Hofe. This Reel Is Solid Nickel Silver, Has Red Jewels, A Hard Rubber Drag Switch, Bolstered Crank Collar And Much Decorative Knurling. Size #4 (2-1/8″)
Not Just A Pretty Face …The Rear Is Embellished As Well
As Far As I Know, This Is The Only Size (#1) Fly Reel Julius vom Hofe Made With An S-Handle
Marked “Abbey & Imbrie, NY”, This Reel Is 3-1/8″ In Diameter, Including The Pillars
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