Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D) 7'9" Quarterbound in dark red bonded

Quarterbound in dark red bonded leather over red cloth

All silver anodized (except for the lettering)

Excellent flawless varnish

8" spool width

The riveted brass foot has been lightly dressed

Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D) 7'9" Quarterbound in dark red bondedFor sale here we have a spool of vintage Belding Corticelli #5555 (brown) silk winding thread. The spool is 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 a wooden spool.