Crossroads Angling Auction Spring 2016 2016-04-24 Auction - 743 Price Results - Crossroads Angling Auction in NY - Page 15
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

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Thaddeus Norris 16' Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/3tip: Affectionately referred to as "Uncle Thad", and known in his time as "the dean of American Anglers", Mr. Norris may also lay claim to "the father of American Flyfishing". By appearance this is a very
0329: Thaddeus Norris 16' Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/3tipEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Ustonson Greenheart and Hickory Fly Rod 10' 3pc/2tip: Circa 1824 - 1836. A very rare Ustonson 3 piece (2 tips) greenheart and hickory trout fly rod, 10', tapered one piece handle with brass sliding reel fittings, collar and butt cap block engraved
0330: Ustonson Greenheart and Hickory Fly Rod 10' 3pc/2tipEst. $3,000-$3,500
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John Krider 14' 4pc/2mid/2tip Fly Rod: Circa 1870, this is quite an interesting rod. Consisting of the butt, a mid and secondary mid, and two tips, it is of 8 strip Calcutta cane, split, tapered, and glued with the enamel on the inside,
0331: John Krider 14' 4pc/2mid/2tip Fly RodEst. $1,400-$1,800
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J.G. Landman 8' 3pc / 2tip Fly Rod: The butt cap is marked "Von Lengerke / & / Detmold / N.Y.", with no other markings on the rod. It is unquestionably the work of J.G. Landman, featuring his pattern of doubled intermediates for 3
0332: J.G. Landman 8' 3pc / 2tip Fly RodEst. $800-$1,000
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Edward vom Hofe 3 pc/2tip 8'6" Fly Rod: Circa 1880s. Bethabara and lancewood fly rod. Marked "EDWARD VOM HOFE/MAKER /FULTON ST,N.Y." in 3 lines. All full length and original, the rod is wrapped red with green tipping. Rattan wrapped grip
0333: Edward vom Hofe 3 pc/2tip 8'6" Fly RodEst. $500-$700
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Charles F. Murphy 12' 3pc/2tip Trout Rod: A Civil War Era rod (circa 1865) of Calcutta cane in 6 strip construction with 4 strip tips. Butt, mid and one tip are full length, with the second tip broken at the guide 4 inches below the top.
0334: Charles F. Murphy 12' 3pc/2tip Trout RodEst. $1,500-$1,800
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Unmarked (Lentner?) Variable Function Rod: Unmarked, John Lentner style of the Porter's General Rod. Comprised of two butts, three mids, and 4 different tips, the rod will build to 9'7', 11'8", 13', and 15'1" depending on the sections used.
0335: Unmarked (Lentner?) Variable Function RodEst. $800-$1,000
N.K. Waring 15' 4pc/2tip Salmon Rod: Built circa 1890, this rod is full length, with rattan wrapped grip and nickel silver slide band reel seat. The barrel of the seat is stamped "N.K.Waring / Newark Valley / N.Y." in 3 lines. Calcutta
0337: N.K. Waring 15' 4pc/2tip Salmon RodEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Edward vom Hofe 10'6" Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/2tip: Vintage 1880s,possibly as late as early 1900s, and built of Calcutta Cane in six strip construction, with seamed, welted nickel silver ferrules and full nickel silver slide band reel seat which is
0338: Edward vom Hofe 10'6" Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/2tipEst. $600-$800
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H.P. Buckingham 11' 3pc/1tip Fly Rod: Built circa 1870 of dark Calcutta cane in 8 strip construction. Full metal sliding band reel seat, which is die stamped on barrel "H.P. Buckingham / Maker / Utica, N.Y." in 3 lines. The tip is short
0340: H.P. Buckingham 11' 3pc/1tip Fly RodEst. $300-$500
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J.B. Daniels 9' 3pc/2tip Fly Rod: Made in Auburn, Me circa 1880-1900. Daniels did his own cane work, but fitting were purchased from Chubb, later Montague, as is the case with this rod which exhibits Chubb reinforced female ferrules
0341: J.B. Daniels 9' 3pc/2tip Fly RodEst. $400-$600
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Unmarked Ash and Lancewood Fly Rod 9'5" 3pc/2tip: Circa 1865 - 1880. 9'5" 3pc/2tip. Two ring standing guides, wrapped black, tips are short 1 3/4 and 4 3/4 inches respectively. The upper grip position of the slide band reel seat indicates this might
0342: Unmarked Ash and Lancewood Fly Rod 9'5" 3pc/2tipEst. $400-$600
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Unmarked Joseph Boivin (Quebec, Canada) 9' 3pc/2: Circa 1880s. Lancewood or Bethabara fly rod circa 1885 by this Canadian maker. 9' 3pc/2mids/3tips).Unmarked, but identifiable as a Boivin rod by the fittings and form fitting wooden case with leather
0343: Unmarked Joseph Boivin (Quebec, Canada) 9' 3pc/2Est. $400-$600
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Unmarked Edward vom Hofe 9' 3pc/2tip Fly Rod: An early, vintage 1880s, Edward vom Hofe rod, built of Calcutta cane in septangular (7 strip) construction, with full nickel silver reel seat, 4 1/2" turned hardwood grip, and long (1 1/2") nickel
0344: Unmarked Edward vom Hofe 9' 3pc/2tip Fly RodEst. $500-$700
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A. H. Fowler 11' 3pc/2mid/2tip Fly Rod: Built circa 1875 of Calcutta cane in 6 strip construction. Originally in 1/2/3 format, the third tip has gone missing with age. Tips are short 1 inch and inch, respectively. Rolled and seamed
0345: A. H. Fowler 11' 3pc/2mid/2tip Fly RodEst. $400-$600
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H.L. Leonard Bangor built 11'6" 3pc/2tip Fly Rod: Circa 1876-1878, the rod carries only the marking "H.L. Leonard/Maker" in two lines within the familiar shield, and "Bangor Me." below. Dating can be more precise as that particular marking indicates
0346: H.L. Leonard Bangor built 11'6" 3pc/2tip Fly RodEst. $700-$900
Unmarked 8'6" 3pc/2tip Bass Rod: Circa 1890-1920, this unmarked rod is built in the style of a Henshall Black Bass rod, most likely a Chubb/Montague piece. The grip is brown and cream celluloid. Tunnel guides, three ring top guides,
0347: Unmarked 8'6" 3pc/2tip Bass RodEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Unmarked Ash and Lancewood Fly Rod 4pc/2tip: Circa 1860-1880. 13' 6" with tips short as noted below. Very high grade ash/lancewood 4pc/2tip rod made with rolled and soldered German silver fittings that are intricately knurled. Hanging ring
0348: Unmarked Ash and Lancewood Fly Rod 4pc/2tipEst. $300-$500
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John Atherton and John Alden Knight Flies: Housed in a 14" x 20 3/4" frame are examples of dry flies tied by John Atherton and John Alden Knight. Accompanied with two pen and ink illustrations once used in the Angler's Club of .Y. Bulletins
0349: John Atherton and John Alden Knight FliesEst. $300-$500
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Charles Krom and George Harvey Flies: An "Uncaged Woman" tied by Charles Krom in a 6" x 8" frame, with a signed letter from Judith Bowman to a "Jack" telling him "Charlie came through with flying colors...". It was created by Mr. Krom
0350: Charles Krom and George Harvey FliesEst. $100-$200
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Richard Adams' Fly Plate: (1910-2006) Guided for more than eighty years on the Matapedia. Some of his clients were actors, businessman and even former President Jimmy Carter. A conservation advocate for the Atlantic salmon
0351: Richard Adams' Fly PlateEst. $100-$200