old wooden reel

Bob White 77 · Post by **Bob White 77** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:33 pm

Can anybody help me with an evaluation.
I have an old wooden reel which I can remember my father using more than 50years ago. It is 6 inches in dia. and has the word SUN stamped on one of the four cross arms which is screwed to the back. It has a patent No. which I think reads 18388/85. The ratchet activating mechanism is missing but I would consider the rest of the reel to be in "fair" and original condition. It still has the cord type fishing line on it. I have a collector coming to look at the reel next Thursday with a view to buying. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Sincerely
Bob White

Stefan Duma · Post by **Stefan Duma** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:13 pm

Hi there your reel was made by Rueben Heaton in Birmingham. The patent for 1895 was never sealed so it is not listed anywhere. They sell from $50 to $500 in that size depending on the exacy configuration of the reel.

Stefan Duma

Stefan Duma · Post by **Stefan Duma** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:14 pm

sorry that should have been 1885.

Stefan Duma

Stefan Duma · Post by **Stefan Duma** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:16 pm

Again, the reel is known as an Eaton Sun.

Stefan Duma

Bob White 77 · Post by **Bob White 77** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:49 pm

Stefan

Many thanks. I sold it to the collector for A$60. I hope I did the right thing.

Thanks again

Bob White

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