Extensive Collection Of Fly Fishing Files & Ephemera 1856-1862
Stock No
TSFS1669
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
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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