VERY EARLY UNMARKED WOODEN MULTI PIECE

MULTI LENGTH FISHING ROD, Circa 1850-1860

8 sections in all. Nickel silver seamed and welded rod joints and reel seat hardware with nickel silver slide band and reel seat
hardware and mortised out reel seat. I believe that the rod is made of Ash or Lancewood that
has been stained dark. Tunnel type guides on 6 sections and flip ring guides on 2 sections.
Nickel silver spiked ferrules. Removable butt cap for storage for 2 tip sections.
When assembled, different configurations form rod lengths of 15', 13 1/2', 12' and 11'.
Rod is in very good condition for its age.

Very scarce early rod! Maker unknown. $395.