Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon ReelFor sale here is a HL Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Nickel silver rims, pillars, screws, hard rubber side plates. 3 7 8" diameter (4 1 4" across pillars) and 1 1 2 to 1 3 4" spool width. Includes a faint stamping on the faceplate with says "HL Leonard Patent No." and then I think it reads 191813, which would be the Philbrook & Payne patent number. The four position sliding drag adjustment bar and fixed click works well.

Very nice and original nickel silver spool screw and washer

Serial #89773 inscribed at the base of both tips and at the top of the butt near the step ferrule

Bright hardware and nickel silver ferrules

3" diameter with 1" wide spool

The butt cap features the PHY maker stamp

At some point

with only the slightest evidence of handling

Super reference for the Bamboo Fly Rods & Salt Water Boat Rods by Montague

3 1/2" in diameter in used but mechanically sound condition

The craftsmanship and thought that went into the design of the vise clearly shows

Medium flamed cane with garnet red wraps with black tipping

the serial number has been rewritten and varnished