Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
I'm a long time lurker, but official new member.
First, a shout-out to Ron (Pres.) and Matt (IT Admin.) for their patience in helping me register and get signed on. I'm an IT idiot, so their help was much appreciated!
Now, to business...I've been trying to figure out the maker of this trade reel for H.H. Kiffe, with no luck, so I figured I'd appeal to the ReelTalks brain trust. It's nickel-plated brass (and noticeably heavy/hefty for it's size!) and marked "H.H. Kiffe Co. New York". The handle appears to have been repaired/replaced at some point. I acquired it a few months ago. What intrigued me (aside from the simple fact it's an old reel!) was the fancy click and drag knobs. I took it apart, cleaned it, and looked for distinguishing makers marks, but didn't see any - see pics.
Any ideas?
First, a shout-out to Ron (Pres.) and Matt (IT Admin.) for their patience in helping me register and get signed on. I'm an IT idiot, so their help was much appreciated!
Now, to business...I've been trying to figure out the maker of this trade reel for H.H. Kiffe, with no luck, so I figured I'd appeal to the ReelTalks brain trust. It's nickel-plated brass (and noticeably heavy/hefty for it's size!) and marked "H.H. Kiffe Co. New York". The handle appears to have been repaired/replaced at some point. I acquired it a few months ago. What intrigued me (aside from the simple fact it's an old reel!) was the fancy click and drag knobs. I took it apart, cleaned it, and looked for distinguishing makers marks, but didn't see any - see pics.
Any ideas?
Re: Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
Kopf
Steve Vernon
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Re: Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
Welcome Kevin! Nice reel.
Matt Wickham
Collector of Casting Weights, KY Reels and KY Tackle
Collector of Casting Weights, KY Reels and KY Tackle
Re: Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
Thanks for the ID, Steve!
And Matt, thanks again for your help!
And Matt, thanks again for your help!
Re: Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
My pleasure, Kevin. For future reference: those sliding buttons and two pairs of small rivet heads on the tailplate are typical Kopf features.
Steve Vernon
ORCA Honorary member
Book: ANTIQUE FISHING REELS, 2nd Ed.
Websites:
Antique Fishing Reels
Kopf reels
Hendrick reels
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."
Re: Need help identifying maker of HH Kiffe reel
Duly noted! I'll recognize those features as Kopf the next time I'm eyeballing another acquisition.