The famous June 6, 1882 “spring plate” reel seat assigned by Hiram Eggleston to CFO:
Then, a month later, the July 24, 1882 screw on walnut cap for Orvis’ rod tubes, typically made of birch, beech or spruce.
Two other 1882 patents associated with CF Orvis
Two other 1882 patents associated with CF Orvis
Most reel collectors know of the 1874 patented Orvis perforated fly reel. But there are two patents issued 8 years later, in the summer of 1882, also associated with CFO:
The famous June 6, 1882 “spring plate” reel seat assigned by Hiram Eggleston to CFO:
Then, a month later, the July 24, 1882 screw on walnut cap for Orvis’ rod tubes, typically made of birch, beech or spruce.
The famous June 6, 1882 “spring plate” reel seat assigned by Hiram Eggleston to CFO:
Then, a month later, the July 24, 1882 screw on walnut cap for Orvis’ rod tubes, typically made of birch, beech or spruce.
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Re: Two other 1882 patents associated with CF Orvis
Great stuff Mike, those rods and tubes have a great vintage look and heritage.
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Re: Two other 1882 patents associated with CF Orvis
Thanks, Ed. Here are a few similar photos:reeltackle wrote: ↑Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:13 pm Great stuff Mike, those rods and tubes have a great vintage look and heritage.
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
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