FROM OVER A HALF-CENTURY IN THE FAMILY FISHING CLOSET, THIS IS A CLASSIC ANTIQUE RICHARDSON, TELESCOPIC, STEEL CASTING/FLY FISHING ROD WITH 2 INTERCHANGEABLE HANDLES. MADE IN CHICAGO AND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 8 1/2 FT. LONG WHEN EXTENDED, FOR PLAY OR DISPLAY, THIS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE TELESCOPIC STEEL ROD WORKS WELL AND IS IN EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH VERY FEW SIGNS OF USE. BOTH HANDLES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH CORK THAT IS CLEAN AND WITHOUT  SIGNS OF USE.  THE EYES ARE RED AGATE. THE AGE RELATED PATINA  OF THE METAL PARTS OF THE HANDLES AND ROD HAVE BEEN LEFT UNTOUCHED, LEAVING THE BUYER THE CHOICE TO POLISH THE ROD OR NOT. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS FOR CONDITION AND DESCRIPTION.