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

mostly evidenced by slight wear at the ferrule wraps

making the rod and reel's total cost $4

a must-have for any serious reel collector

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".