Redditch, England, 1953, 9ft. 8 in., three piece, with two matching tips, original grip, brass ferrules, British bridge snake guides, merlot silks tipped in black with black intermediates, Australian Walnut ferrule plugs, semi-precious stone agate stripping guides, agate tip tops, Allcock's patented holdfast reel seet, contemporary custom sock and storage tube.

Length 9ft. 8 in.

This rod is the "Highest Grade 3 Joint Built Cane Trout Fly Fishing Rod" made in 1953, the Coronation Year of Queen Elizabeth II. The rod is accompanied by the original Allcock's "Anglers' Guide" 150th Anniversary Edition noting years 1803 - 1953. This literary document in itself is highly sought after with a complete historical review of this storied and revered company. This Allcocks Sapper fine bamboo rod was fished in England under the instruction and direction of Queen Elizabeth II’s personal Gilley. The rod was purchased in 1953 in England and professionally restored to like new condition in 2021 by Thomas Custom Rods. Here is truly a pristine collectors item in fishable condition.

Thomas Custom Rods at the hands of Tommy Thomas, Waynesville, North Carolina, has been restoring bamboo fly rods for over 30 years. Thomas Custom Rods has become a leader in the United States by offering a wide range of fine Bamboo Fly Rods from over the pond. Examples of restored bamboo rods that have passed thru our hands includes rods from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Paris France.

Overall good condition.