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Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:32 pm
by Santiago
ImageThere's a Priory rod whizzing it's way to me, fresh off the bay. Did I say fresh? Nah, it's in a bit of a state which might explain why I was the sole bidder and nabbed it for less than a round of drinks.

Anyways, it looks like it was supposed to be 11', both the butt and middle section are whole cane, and the tip section is whole cane with a spliced built cane section. Looks like a roach/match rod to me. Does anyone know what it might be called?

It'll be a restoration project for the winter. Looks like the built tip section is short so I'll reaplice in a new piece.

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:17 pm
by Lea Dweller
It depends what you mean by 'less than a round of drinks' my last round of drinks on friday evening was £80? :Hat:

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:27 pm
by Santiago
A little over £22 postage included. Even though it's in a state I thought that quite a bargain.

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:58 pm
by Silfield
I have just restored a Priory Avon style rod for my wife that is all split cane. If yours turns out anything like hers did I am sure that you will be a happy chap. It is a delight to use.

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:28 pm
by Lea Dweller
That is a bargain Trevor, good luck with the restoration!

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:44 pm
by PershoreHarrier
Lea Dweller wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:17 pm It depends what you mean by 'less than a round of drinks' my last round of drinks on friday evening was £80? :Hat:
Blood and sand - buying a drink for everyone in our village would come to less than £80!!!

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:58 pm
by Lea Dweller
PershoreHarrier wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:44 pm
Lea Dweller wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:17 pm It depends what you mean by 'less than a round of drinks' my last round of drinks on friday evening was £80? :Hat:
Blood and sand - buying a drink for everyone in our village would come to less than £80!!!
It would seem that I need to move! :Hat:

Re: Priory rod. But what is it?

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:52 pm
by Santiago
Looking through this section it appears to be a rare find. Has anyone seen one like this before? Possibly a bespoke match/ roach rod.

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