Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 6'10" done particularly for a differentiating

done particularly for a differentiating or special situation/client (which this individual/family certainly appears to have been)

silver tipping at the signature wrap

Dual black aluminum sliding ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Though soiled the grip is free of ridging or hook gouges

The Archuleta-replacement ivorine handle grasp spins freely

Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 6'10" done particularly for a differentiatingFor sale here is a Leonard Mills Model 44B raised pillar fly reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Excellent original condition. Catalogued as having a 2 1 4" diameter (not including the pillars) and a 1 1 16" spool width. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Aluminum frame and spool with no corrosion. Nickel silver foot, handle arm, pillars, and screws. Excellent fixed click operation. The perforated reel foot is full length and unmolested. The