Tee Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I have an opportunity to make an offer on a rather rare rod: Rod: 16” H.L Leanord Bamboo #11 Owned by Joseph Pulitzer, initials engraved on the rod J.P Cork handle 2 eyelet’s rusted Reel: Vom Hof/O,Zwarg Company Inc Maker: St. Petersburg Florida #300 40 C145 Owned by Elizabeth Pulitzer, initials engraved on the reel E.E.P 3 colored original line still in reel Tackle Box: Brown leather Owned by Elizabeth Pulitzer, initials engraved on box E.E.P I have pics if anyone is intereted. What do you think this is worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would love to see the pictures of the Leanord, could likely give you a general value. Really depends on condition. PM me if you like. H.L. Leonard Rod Company built some of the finest rods in the world. Good collectors item. You could also go to the Leonard Rod Company web site and to Clarks forum for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Get Don Andersen in your corner on this one. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Get Don Andersen in your corner on this one. j Always find a credible third party to validate the authenticity of any collectible rods. Counterfeits and replicas can ruin a persons day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Don's a great bamboo builder, i'm sure he'd agree in the end its' condition, condition, condition. Things such as does it have its original two tips. Are the tips the right length (never broken). No damage delaming of bamboo or cracks, original sock and case good label and marking on the rod all go a long way to establish good value. How bad is the rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Tee, Wish I could help. As Silver.. said - talk to collectors on Clarks Board [http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/]. The rod/reel may have more value based on previous ownership. But bear in mind that used long rods are generally much lower priced than rods <8' long. The reel - well - on that I really don't have a clue. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritofr Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Give Hanson's a call and be prepared to forward some pics to them so they can see the condition of both the reel and rod. Wayne and Trevor have a good grasp on the collectable and sought after fishing equipment. 403.269.9371 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Here you go guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lff Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 With not knowing alot, from what I can see the reel foot has been altered, and 4 of the screws look like they may have been changed or replaced. Other than that the engraving of initials are "in a collectors eye" never fun too see but for the fishing type who cares..... I used to own a reel of the same size but for the life of me cannot recall where it was made, there was two factories, one being more sought after than the other. At any rate all things being said, if it's a good price for the lot....who knows. just my two cents worth, maybe nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Cool looking set up. The rod has one broken tip and should be scarfed to repair it. As Don said it is a longer rod and not as collectible as some others but has a good name. The reel is by a good maker but unless the initials are from a famous personality it decreases the value of all items considerably. You mentioned rust. don't know how bad it is on the eyes. The Leonard rod should have a serial number I could look it up in my Leonard catalog, and a Leonard crest. also look for markings engraved on the metal butt parts. the leather case is cool as is the reel looks like a click prawl. the value has dropped on all collectibles over the recession with some great deals out there. If you can get it for a decent price it would make a nice collectible. I would certainly bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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