HO Studley’s Prodigal Pin Vise Returns Home

Recently I received a cheery note from Mister Stewart telling me that Pete Hardwick had regained custody of a charming little hand-held vise and forwarded it on to him.  According to a note that Pete sent along with the vise,

As best I can remember, one of my old fishing buddies was looking at the vise commenting that it would be great for tying flies.

Cool beans.  While I am thrilled at the new discovery and addition to the tool collection, another part of me is saddened that not more information about HO Studley has come into the open.