I have an opportunity to purchase a Billinghurst Cage type reel. Patented 1859. Looks like it has a serial # A1878. Made in Rochester, NY. Nickle Plated. The woman wants quite a bit of money for it.
I am interested in purchasing it with the intent of re-selling it.
Could someone give me an idea as to what a reel of this type is bringing these days?
MAGman
Billinghurst Cage Reel
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Hi MAGman,
That number you think is a serial # is in fact the 2nd patent date of 1873. It might look like &1878, but is 1873.
Value depends on a number of things, condition #1, then size, handle configuration, etc. If you are looking to re-sell, I may be interested in buying! Always looking for more sidemounts!
Shoot me an e-mail if you like.
Jim Schottenham
That number you think is a serial # is in fact the 2nd patent date of 1873. It might look like &1878, but is 1873.
Value depends on a number of things, condition #1, then size, handle configuration, etc. If you are looking to re-sell, I may be interested in buying! Always looking for more sidemounts!
Shoot me an e-mail if you like.
Jim Schottenham
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