DESCRIPTION
Released from our Private Fishkar Fishing Collection we have very special brass early 1800 multiplier fishing reel made by the famous London, Ustonson brand.
It shows some age related wear and is intended for collectors display only.Made from old brass with very old carbon steel screws and rivets. This is a delightful rare reel that will grace the finest English collection of antique fishing tackle. A smaller similar period reel is included in the sale as shown in the photographs. This is a nice addition for reference.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Solid Brass 2” Reel
MAKER: Ustonson,Temple Bar, London
PATTERN: Multiplier
RETAILER / TEXT ON REEL: Ustonson, Makers to his Majesty, Temple Bar, London
TYPE: Multiplier, small Trout/general fishing reel
INTERNAL STAMP: None
FISHING STYLE: Trout
DIAMETER: 2” width
CHECK: None/ Multiplier gears
FOOT: 2 ⅞ “ Brass perforated edges secured with two old steel rivets
TENSIONER: None
LATCH TYPE: Single Steel Screw
HANDLE: cream Ivory
DRUM: Solid Brass with offset line hole
LINEGUARD: None
WEIGHT: 178 g - 6.2oz oz
APPROXIMATE AGE: 1800-1838
DESCRIPTION
Released from our Private Fishkar Fishing Collection we have very special brass early 1800 multiplier fishing reel made by the famous London, Ustonson brand.
It shows some age related wear and is intended for collectors display only.Made from old brass with very old carbon steel screws and rivets. This is a delightful rare reel that will grace the finest English collection of antique fishing tackle. A smaller similar period reel is included in the sale as shown in the photographs. This is a nice addition for reference.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Solid Brass 2” Reel
MAKER: Ustonson,Temple Bar, London
PATTERN: Multiplier
RETAILER / TEXT ON REEL: Ustonson, Makers to his Majesty, Temple Bar, London
TYPE: Multiplier, small Trout/general fishing reel
INTERNAL STAMP: None
FISHING STYLE: Trout
DIAMETER: 2” width
CHECK: None/ Multiplier gears
FOOT: 2 ⅞ “ Brass perforated edges secured with two old steel rivets
TENSIONER: None
LATCH TYPE: Single Steel Screw
HANDLE: cream Ivory
DRUM: Solid Brass with offset line hole
LINEGUARD: None
WEIGHT: 178 g - 6.2oz oz
APPROXIMATE AGE: 1800-1838
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