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Extensive Collection Of Fly Fishing Files & Ephemera 1856-1862

Stock No

TSFS1669

Member since
2016
  • £795.00 For the Collection
  • €911 Euro
  • $1,069 US Dollar

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Item Description

An extensive collection of fly fishing flies and ephemera owned by a Robert Thornton of Stapleton.

Including Salmon flies used on the river Tees, a leather bound vellum wallet of examples with inscribed date 1856, a similar wallet of fishing wire, with log of salmon caught on the Tees from 1859 to 1862 by Robert, two letters relating to flies, one with attached fly and description of its use and construction.

Approx 127 Flys and 6 lines, age related wear and discolouration.

Larger Line Pouch 18/12/3.5cm (when closed)
Smaller Fly Pouch 16/10/2.5cm (when closed)

Item Info

Seller Location

Norfolk, England

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Norfolk, England

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)797 2775824

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