QuestionThe bamboo pole I have has an Indian face with a full head dress on,and a signature reading Tonka Prince in yellow paint .It is a beautiful reddish color and all the metal on it is silver.The reel seat is below the cork handle The diameter of the pole above the cork is 1 1/4 and the length of the bottom porsion of the pole is 43in..The top is 42in.Bringing the pole to a total of 85in.I am unable to send you pictures at this time my husband is at work and i can not find the adapter to my camra.If i missed anything else please let me know.I did not buy this pole my mother gave it to me years ago.As soon as my husband gets home i will send the pictures i took,but any information you are able to give me by then would be greatly appreciated.I would really like to know as much as i can about this pole and if it is worth any money.Thank you for your time.
AnswerShari,
Indian head doesn't match my knowledge but I think you have a decent fishing tool.
So it could also be something else.
It was made by Horrocks - Ibbotson Co.Rod of NY.
I can't grasp your measurements - I hope the sections are all equal in length other wise condition is poor. I have read it several times , I am assuming you have a 2 section rod with 2 tip sections.
Tonka Prince is the model and should have been white paint, in script not printing.
The metal might be nickel silver but probably chrome platted brass.
Price Book:
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
Homel gives the Horrocks - Ibbotson "Tonka Prince" fly rod 7' with an extra tip, 2 sections the value of $30, 95 and $175 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. I think if properly presented might bring 300. You might want to email me your email , someone may make an offer to you ,
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One on ebay with 1 hr left , 12 bids current 66.
Luck,
Mac
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