”Edward Vom  Hofe, Fulton St., N.Y., Maker & Patentee Pat’d Sept. 2,79” is marked on the drag ring and on bearing cover is marked “ Pat. Jan. 23,83” of this 6/0 size german silver and hard rubber handmade salmon reel. This is the rare first model , having the pin in holes in the under  handle knurled drag ring dent system.