Another interesting few weeks in the world of vintage tackle with the highlight for us involving an unusual and very rare item from the prestigious and highly collectible Farlow brand. An early solid nickel silver reel built for the Great Exhibition? An early Billiken casting reel? Or maybe an early brass multiplying winch script engraved […]
Tag Archives: Farlow’s
01
Jun
Jun
A Royal Warrant holder may exhibit the seals – a tradition that started in the 18th century – in their products, premises, stationery, vehicles, and advertisements. But the privilege is much older and comes from the royal charters granted to medieval corporations or guilds, such as the one granted by King Henri II to the […]
05
Sep
Sep
I’ve never seen one before, nor have most of the top collectors so we can say it is rare! Sims Improved Casting Reel, Newcastle on Tyne This came in with some other weird and wonderful reels last week and what a little beauty it is. It is 3” diameter and fitted with a spring-loaded, twisting […]