Combined shipping available! Please be sure to ask any questions before the end of the auction. The aluminum butt has the Royal Appointment Crests. Please contact me within 3 days of auction closing to arrange collection. USA and Canada please contact me for correct shipping cost. I can't find any splits to the cane and there is no crazing to the varnish, but it has the, usual scuffs and scratches you would expect. Stamp on bottom of handle is A-2164 only marking. The pictures may be supersized for larger, close up detail. This is a JJH Triumph Palakona, aprox 9' long) It looks like it was never used. The butt cap is in brass and the reel ring and seat in alloy. The rod has a kink or'set', to the right just above the second ring. Please do take a little time to look at the pictures and read the descriptions carefully. Trademark Palakona, The Pope' handwritten in Indian ink. 246936' and'The Wye Rod' hand written in indian ink. A very nice& scarce Hardy's Bros of Alnwick. The top section of the rod does have, a'set' or bend to the right. A superb quality vintage Fly Fishing rod by probably the best makers to date'Hardy' This rod is the Hardy Palakona Regal No 246936 and is in my opinion great condition, the end eye on one of the two end pieces looks like it could do with a little attention( please see picture) apart from that it looks in good order, The rod has the hardy stamp on the butt which reads'HARDY BROS LTD, ALNWICK, ENGLAND, E22070' the Pat No is 14137, Please have a good look at the pictures and if you have any questions please ask and good luck bidding. This is a very good example of a classic'Hardy' rod and it has a lovely feel when held. Excellent condition Postage: All items are sent fully insured.

We take great care to describe our items as clearly and honestly as possible. Hardy Fly Fishing Rods, Hardy Coarse Rods - Excellence Since 1872 Is in good'as found' condition, it has not been restored or repaired by us. This lovely'Hardy's' Gold Medal' rod is in'as found' condition and has not been restored or repaired by us. This lovely'Hardy's' Palakona C C De France' rod is in'as found' condition and it has not been restored or repaired by us. Seller added the following information: The large piece with handle measures 39 1/4' long(including handle to top) The mid section measures 39' and the tip end measures 38 1/4' A total of 9.7 feet.

Well balanced, sturdy, and it has taken on a super depth of colour over the years of use. Combined postage is offered on all items and is based on the packed weight. It has not been restored or repaired by us. The rod measures approximately 13 feet 5 inches(including the handle) in overall length. In good condition a Hardy Palakona cane fishing rod with case.The hand piece section has a handwritten inscription Registered trademark Palakona The Perfection.The Reel holder is marked made by Hardy's England with the Royal warrant and there is a number E88666.The sections measure: End section-64 inches Tip section-62.5 inches(does not include the male connector) Rod weighs 225 grams This was part of a large lot of fishing rods acquired at auction which are being listed to include several Hardy Rods and three J W southwell Croydon rods. I checked both a 19 Hardys Anglers Guide and did a Google search - found no mention of either model.

Age of vintage hardy fishing rods