Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5840 (Size D) 9'9" The intricate Paulo Barbetti engravings

The intricate Paulo Barbetti engravings on the nickel silver reel seat hardware and ferrules are very nicely done

The description reads

For sale here is an exceptional and unused flies tied by John Betts

with two straps on the bottom to keep the reel secure

making the rod and reel's total cost $4

Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5840 (Size D) 9'9" The intricate Paulo Barbetti engravingsFor sale here we have a few spools of vintage Belding Corticelli #5840 (brown) silk winding thread. The spools are 10 yards, size D. Though rarely seen on classic American rods, this larger size of thread was commonly used by European rodmakers such as Hardy and Pezon et Michel. It is unused new old stock in like new condition on wooden spools. *Select desired quantity after clicking "add to cart".