Davenport & Fordham (London) 9ft 6in “THE IVENS RAVENSTHORPE ROD” (circa 1960s)

A state-of-the-art 1960s two piece split cane reservoir rod built to a very high specification with “staggered ferrule” split cane blanks, bronzed nickel silver splint end suction ferrules, Pezon & Michelle hard chrome butt guide, low cradle intermediates & Aqualite lined tip, up-locking anodised aluminium screw winch fitting (recessed into cork grip) with threaded rubber button and complete with 7" wooden ferrule stopper (to protect the over-length top section while in storage or transit). Suitable for #7 or #8 lines. A rare rod in very good usable condition, supplied in good quality partitioned cloth bag with hanging loop...
£90.00 (Item reference FRD105) + £10.00 for UK delivery (including plastic rod tube & insurance)  

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Hardy Bros Ltd (Alnwick England) 9ft 6in Palakona “FEATHERWEIGHT PERFECTION” (made 1932)

9½ft two piece split cane trout rod fitted with cork handle, up-locking Hardy's "Screw Grip" reel fittings on ebonite spacer, nickel silver splint-end suction ferrule, agate butt and tip rings with chromed "Fullopen" bridge intermediates. All fittings appear to be original. When assembled the rod is remarkably straight for its age, and the ferrules are a snug fit with no knocks. Collectable and useable in present condition but would benefit from re-finishing. Complete with spare top section and original (but tatty) partitioned cloth bag...
£70.00 (Item reference FRD140) + £10.00 for UK delivery (including tube & insurance)

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