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This is an early 1860 - 1880 fly reel made of brass. It is 4
inches in diameter. It is known as the bird cage style reel. It is well
made but there are no markings on the reel and could possibly be
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Very early circ 1830's "Haywood & Brown"
type Clamp Style Stop Latch Trout Reel. Nice large heart shaped clamp screw.
This 1 2/3" dia brass reel has a nice patina and operated smoothly. It is
held to the rod by means of a clamp attached to the foot bridge. A nice
ivory knob fitted at the end of a cresent shaped half handle that is held in
place via a sliding latch that rides on the top pillar. |
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Early circ 1880's
Bradford & Anthony marked German Silver boat reel. With a terrific looking
reverse "S" handle with a knurled counter balance knob. This 3 3/8"
diameter, 2 1/8" wide spool reel has head and tail plate mounted sliding oil
ports as well as tail plate inscription reading "G. P. B.". With a rim pull
stop and 2/00 marked cast foot that is full length, and hard rubber handle
grasp, in excellent polished condition |
