Fishing rod section
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bamboo cane, binding, non-ferrous, ceramic, cork and wood
Measurements
972 mm (Length); 45 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40918.1
Summary
The butt end of a two piece cane fishing rod having non-ferrous fittings with a single ceramic lined guide. Cork handle with the metal fitting holding the butt cap stamped: A. W. GAMAGE LTD / LONDON.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.