”Edward Vom Hofe ,N.Y.,-Pat. Jan 23.83 “  marked on a sliding oil cap  Peerless model 355

Hand Made German Silver and Hard rubber trout reels in extremely rare sizes 4 and 5.  Size 3 ½ is marked “Edw. Vom Hofe  Patentee Pat. D. Jan. 23.1883 Fulton st. N.Y.”