Three Piece "Grant Vibration" Greenheart Rod
MakerMade by
Charles Playfair
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1821 - 1956)
Date1944
Object NameFishing Rod
Mediumgreenheart, cork, brass
ClassificationsSports and Recreation
AcquisitionPurchased in 1981 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002605
Keywords
Makers Playfair Aberdeen" and marked on split joints and tips "Grants Patent 4522".
Alexander Grant applied for a patent for a non-slipping splice for fishing rods, golf club handles and other like articles on 29 May 1894 (No. 10385), and was accepted on 4 May 1895. In the early 1900s, Grant sold the rights to make his vibration rod to Playfair of Aberdeen.
1960-1969
1885-1960
before 1850
19th Century
18th Century
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