Differences in JVH pillars and dating the reels

[Ray Hencken]

Here is a picture of three Julius vom Hofe reels with different shaped pillars which are from apparently different time periods.
The reel on the left is, I believe, the earliest. It has no hole in the foot, a reverse S-handle, fixed click, and what I call "triangular" shaped pillars, stamped Abbey & Imbrie (c.1883).
The reel in the center has a 1/8" hole in the foot, an S-handle, fixed click, square pillars, stamped H.C. Litchfield, Boston (c.1888). It probably followed, chronologically, the first reel.
The reel on the right has a 1/8" hole in the foot, straight screw on handle, on/off click, and "rounded" pillars. It is the reel with the last, chronologically, type pillars used by Julius.
The question is when (what dates) did Julius change from the "triangular" pillar to the square pillar to the "rounded" pillar?

[reelsmith.]

Ray,

I can't help with the dating, but agree completely on the progression.

Dean.

[RonG]

Hey Ray, that's a good representation of the evolution.

[reeltackle]

Thanks for sharing, great information. Would like to see a picture of the back of the reels just for reference when you have the time. Thanks again.

[Ray Hencken]

Here you are Ed. The backs of the reels.

[Nick in NY]

As always beautiful reel Ray...you’re making it hard to focus! Tight lines Nick

[reeltackle]

Thank you Ray!

[kyreels]

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