Farlow 191 Strand london antique fly fishers creel, engraved brass plate c1885-1894

Maker: Farlow

Model: Creel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1885-94

Condition: Fair

Material: Willow

Length/ diameter: 11″ x 8″ x 8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Display

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion:
Rare C. Farlow, 191 Strand, London trout fishers willow creel, measuring 11”x8”x8”, brass hinges, brass hasp, the striker plate engraved “C. Farlow & Co., Maker’s, 191 Strand, London”. The basket has some willow loss to the bottom corner, but still makes a great display piece, dates 1885-1894, worth a little restoration as these are mega rare or display as is.