B. James & Son, Ealing, London. The “Avocet”. 11ft 3in. Whole cane butt to built

B. James & Son, Ealing, London. The “Avocet”. 11ft 3in.
Whole cane butt to Southwell's built cane 2nd and 3rd sections.
Marked in script The 'Avocet' B. James & Son Ealing, London  
Spigotted ferrules. Butt close whipped in dark red silk, second and tip sections whipped in green.

Ferrules fit, without wear. No idea why the sections are whipped in different colours

With chromed full-open bridge rings. Original bag in dark green.

See: All-purpose rods/ p.22, 'One Man One Rod', David Petty
Used, but well cared for.