Thomas and Thomas Sans Pareil Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 6'6" "Spinoza" model

"Spinoza" model

Varnish generally very good except for a 2" section of bag imprint on the lower midsection

Cap and ring have been lightly polished

I find no evidence that a line has ever been on this reel or that it has ever been mounted to a rod

Rear cork check and Bob's excellent handmade cap and ring

Thomas and Thomas Sans Pareil Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 6'6" "Spinoza" modelAn excellent Thomas & Thomas Sans Pareil, mint and unfished! Serial number 3885, this rod boasts lightly flamed cane that has been superbly varnished and which is straight as a pin. Three up node pattern done in a very light tan (almost transparent) wraps with darker tan at the edges. Wraps at the ferrules are black. Oxidized swiss ferrules with a collar on the male. Grip as a slight fishtail design. The reel seat has a walnut spacer with uplocking