English or American fly reel?
-
- Advanced Board Poster
- Posts: 142
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:26 pm
English or American fly reel?
I picked up the below brass raised pillar fly reel from the Angling Marketplace auction. It was advertised as an English reel but there are no markings. It is 2 3/4" wide with a constant clicker. I would think it is circa 1890-1900. Anyone have any ideas about its origin?
Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Haney, Vintage Anglers
http://www.vintageanglers.com
http://www.vintageanglers.com
-
- Advanced Board Poster
- Posts: 197
- Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:54 am
- Location: England
- Contact:
Re: English or American fly reel?
In my opinion, it's English. I will try and find some catalogues to see if it's listed in the early Heaton's.
- john elder
- Star Board Poster
- Posts: 8543
- Joined: Mon Sep 22, 2003 2:44 pm
Re: English or American fly reel?
Kevin, are the pillars hollow with long screws going all the way through and into the back plate?
ORCA member since 1999
Honorary Life Member
Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
Honorary Life Member
Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
-
- Advanced Board Poster
- Posts: 142
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:26 pm
Re: English or American fly reel?
Yes John, but the screws go from the back plate to the front plate.Kevin, are the pillars hollow with long screws going all the way through and into the back plate?
Kevin
Kevin Haney, Vintage Anglers
http://www.vintageanglers.com
http://www.vintageanglers.com
- reelsmith.
- Ultra Board Poster
- Posts: 1715
- Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2003 11:08 am
- Location: Connecticut
- Contact:
Re: English or American fly reel?
It is English.
It is essentially a Birmingham style reel with raised pillars. A few things give it away as English. First, the revolving handle plate held with two screws, which is distinctly English. Second, the screws that go thru the pillars, which are another commonly seen English trait. Lastly, the use of steel/iron screws, which is again, commonly seen on English reels.
I have seen many English reels with all of these traits, but none American. I agree with Stefan, very likely by Heaton.
Nice pictures !
Dean.
It is essentially a Birmingham style reel with raised pillars. A few things give it away as English. First, the revolving handle plate held with two screws, which is distinctly English. Second, the screws that go thru the pillars, which are another commonly seen English trait. Lastly, the use of steel/iron screws, which is again, commonly seen on English reels.
I have seen many English reels with all of these traits, but none American. I agree with Stefan, very likely by Heaton.
Nice pictures !
Dean.
Last edited by reelsmith. on Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Wanted: Kosmic Items, Small Leather Fly Reel Cases, Early Fishing Related Bottles, Fly Reels and Pre-1900 Angling/Casting Medals.
http://www.tackletreasures.com/
http://www.tackletreasures.com/
Re: English or American fly reel?
The horn handle tells me it may be British.
Interesting that you say it is 2-3/4” and it appears to be marked 2.75 on the bottom.
Interesting that you say it is 2-3/4” and it appears to be marked 2.75 on the bottom.