Farlow wood fly reservoir cabinet 300+ gut eye salmon flies inc eagle 3-1/4″ c1900
£4,495.00
Maker: Farlow of London
Model: Fly reservoir
Approximate year of manufacture:1900-20
Condition: Fine pre-owned antique
Material: Oak wood
Country of manufacture: England
Ideal use: Fly storage and display
A superb collection of over 300 vintage gut eyed salmon flies, up to 3 ½” long, all contained within a superb Farlow of London polished wood salmon fly reservoir cabinet.
The cabinet measures 13”x10”x6 ½”, with military-style recessed hinged folding nickel handle, original front lock with key. The lid opens to show an original Farlow ivorine address plaque to the underside, with six original lift-out wood trays with paper lining and base, all fitted with Wheatley metal salmon clips.
The contents of the trays are as follows:
Tray 1 – 23 large Eagle Feather flies up to 3” long, three missing gut loops.
Tray 2 – 42 large singles up to 3 ¼” long, including low water and fully dressed patterns.
Tray 3 – 66 single hook flies up to 1 ½” long.
Tray 4 – 66 double hook salmon flies up to 1 ¾” long.
Tray 5 – 56 single hook salmon flies, four missing gut loops.
Tray 6 – 54 single and double hook salmon flies up to 2 ¾” long.
This is a superb collection for any specialist salmon fly collector.
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