Spalding Reel

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Clark Bros. were in business from 1874 - 1899 or so.
The business opened in 1868 when the Clarks began making fishing lines, and Dwight was still selling tackle until 1920 or so. Btw, the reel in the Merwin catalog is the same as the reel in the Clark ad on page 240 of my book.

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Thanks Steve,
Spalding got out of the tackle business about 1900 then dove in for two or three more years in about 1928. Very interesting about the Clark Bros. Its hard to believe they never placed their trademark on any of the reels they manufactured. JVH usually had both Spalding's and their mark on the trade reels they produced.
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Hey Steve, I had your book but it was a first edition from 1985. I just ordered your updated version. Your research and documentation is amazing.
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Packed and ready to go, Jeff. I hope the PO doesn't hold it until all the Covid tests are delivered. Thanks. I hope it will come in handy.

Steve Vernon
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Book: ANTIQUE FISHING REELS, 2nd Ed.
Websites:
Antique Fishing Reels
Kopf reels
Hendrick reels

"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."
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Looking forward to reading it!
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Jeff
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