B. James whole cane butt ‘Avocet’.

B. James & Son, London, England. ‘Avocet’. 11ft 3in.
3 piece, whole cane butt to built cane 2nd and 3rd sections.
Close whipped and keeper ring.
Marked Avocet B. James & Son, London, England
Black anodised fittings are clean. Close whipping on tip gaps taper down to just 4mm apart at the tip. Rings are fine. Ferrules are tight, show no wear, come apart with a satisfying pop. No set. No damage to name and address. The cork handle could be cleaned and the B. James bag could be washed. It has stains, but no other damage, no holes or tears.

See: All-purpose rods/ p.15, 'One Man One Rod', David Petty