Crossroads Angling Auction Spring 2016 2016-04-24 Auction - 743 Price Results - Crossroads Angling Auction in NY - Page 14
Rare Diminutive Willard Bradley Single Action Fly ReelGeorge Bonbright's Personal Size No. 1 PerfectionThaddeus Norris 16' Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/3tip
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Hillburn, NY, United States
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Crossroads Angling Auction Spring 2016

Antique and Collectible Fishing Tackle, Books and Ephemera
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Thomas. H. Chubb 1887 Catalog: 68 pages, illustrated with drawings, newer covers with original covers laid down, Very Good plus.
0306: Thomas. H. Chubb 1887 CatalogEst. $200-$400
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F.E. Thomas Catalogs and Ephemeras: Thomas Fishing Rods Catalog, 1935, 35 pages, black and white drawings and photographs, Very Good plus; 1955 Catalog, 8 pages, black and white drawings and photographs, Fine; 1957 Catalog, 8 pages,
0308: F.E. Thomas Catalogs and EphemerasEst. $75-$150
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Phillipson Rod Company Catalogs and Ephemera: A Brief History of the Phillipson Fishing Rods by Donald E. Phillipson, 1995, limited to 50 numbered and signed copies, of which this is number 22, 55 pages and an original copy of the 1970-1971
0309: Phillipson Rod Company Catalogs and EphemeraEst. $100-$200
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Wright & McGill and Granger Rod Catalogs: Granger Rods, 1937, 11 pages, black and white drawings and photographs, Very Good ; Wright & McGill Fishing Tackle, 1952, 44 pages, black and white drawings and photographs, 2 inch tear to the top
0311: Wright & McGill and Granger Rod CatalogsEst. $75-$150
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Large Selection of Bamboo Rodmakers' Ephemera: Brochures, pamphlets and catalogs from W.R. Taylor, Art Weiler, A. Noland, T.W. Simroe, Wm. A. Harms, M.J. Lerdal Rod Co., R.D. Taylor, Weir & Son, (2) J.D. Wagner, Wanigas Rod Co., Robert Sigman,
0312: Large Selection of Bamboo Rodmakers' EphemeraEst. $75-$150
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John Krider Half Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle: with Engraved Steel Mountings and Set Trigger, c. Mid-19th Century. Number 71 stamped inside surface of patch box lid. .48 caliber, 34-inch heavyweight patent breech octagon barrel, engraved on
0313: John Krider Half Stock Percussion Sporting RifleEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Orvis 9' 3pc/2tip Fly Rod Circa 1905: An early example of Orvis workmanship, the rod features the Eggleston patent spring reel seat, sheet cork grip, non-serrated ferrules, elongated nickel silver winding check, butt cap and sliding
0314: Orvis 9' 3pc/2tip Fly Rod Circa 1905Est. $300-$500
W.H. Cruttenden 10' 9" 3pc/1tip Fly Rod: A marked Cruttenden rod is a rarity in itself. This example features a McHarg reel seat with his "Pat. Mar. 18 1873" stamp on the barrel of the all nickel silver reel seat, below which is
0316: W.H. Cruttenden 10' 9" 3pc/1tip Fly RodEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
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C.F. Orvis 9' 3pc/1tip Bass Rod circa 1880s: Early Calcutta fly rod with the Eggleston patented spring reel seat, fully marked "C.F.Orvis / Maker / Manchester VT" in 3 lines, with "Patented / June 6th / 1882" below the fulcrum of the spring
0317: C.F. Orvis 9' 3pc/1tip Bass Rod circa 1880sEst. $300-$500
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George Eaton 16' 4pc/3mid/5tip: This incredible circa 1835 rod is composed of a butt and 3 mid sections of hickory and/or greenheart. The five tips are round and spliced of different combinations of greenheart, lancewood, 3 strip
0318: George Eaton 16' 4pc/3mid/5tipEst. $700-$900
Henry Pritchard Lancewood Fly Rod: Circa 1890, this 8' 6" 3pc/1tip rod carries Pritchard's December 13, 1881 patent for his black hard rubber (ebonite) grip molded into the handle. The sliding band reel seat carries his Jan. 10, 1888
0320: Henry Pritchard Lancewood Fly RodEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
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Lot of Two Fishing Rod Butt/Grip Sections: The first is circa 1865 by A. Judson. Highly machined cross hatch knurling on reel seat bands and butt cap. Maker's marking on female ferrule: "A. Judson | Rochester, NY". The second is an
0322: Lot of Two Fishing Rod Butt/Grip SectionsEst. $150-$250
Unmarked Fly Rod 9' 3pc/2tip: Built for Col F.W. Miner circa 1895. 9' 3pc/2tip full length butt and mid, tips 1 1/2" and 13 1/2" short respectively. Built of Tonkin cane, with the taper of the cane forming the grip. Upward
0323: Unmarked Fly Rod 9' 3pc/2tipEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
H.L. Leonard Salmon Rod 16' 3pc/2tip: The die stamp on this rod dates it to 1875 or earlier, as it uses the Leonard gunmaker's mark, reading only "H.L. Leonard/Maker" in a small shield. Examples of this marking on post-1875 rods show an
0324: H.L. Leonard Salmon Rod 16' 3pc/2tipEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
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William Mitchell & Son 1/2/4: Circa 1880-1890, 16 1/2'. Although faint, the butt cap is stamped "W. Mitchell & Son/ 26 Vandam St, N.York / PatD Jan 9, 1883". Below, in much deeper engraved script is "Byron T. Moulton". Butt is
0325: William Mitchell & Son 1/2/4Est. $800-$1,000
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John Krider Variable Function Valise Rod: More commonly referred to as a "General Rod", this is a circa 1870s multi-section rod for all purposes, consisting of a butt, 2 mids, 2 secondary mids, and 5 tips. By utilizing various sections the
0326: John Krider Variable Function Valise RodEst. $1,200-$1,600
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Pritchard Bros. 12' 3pc/2tip Fly Rod: It is believed this circa 1860s-1870s 4 strip Calcutta cane rod is the only known rod marked and attributed to Thomas and Henry Pritchard. The elaborate engraving on the nickel silver butt cap reads
0328: Pritchard Bros. 12' 3pc/2tip Fly RodEst. $1,400-$1,800