We were very excited to hear about David Watson’s new book all about split cane fishing rods. The book ‘One Man One Rod‘ is full of beautiful fine art images of the 175 coarse fishing cane rods collected by David Petty over fifty years. This is probably the finest collection of these rods ever assembled, […]
Category Archives: Thomas Turner blog
18
Mar
Mar
These old permits are unique in every way and give a glimpse into our angling past. Often involving nobility or the landed gentry or clergy they are not only interesting but can be valuable too. This is a rare early River Otter fishing permit from 1850 and it’s only No 6 issue. Typically the Devonshire […]
17
Mar
Mar
This is a rare little fishing lure that came from one of the Midlands’ best-known tackle designers of the last century. Most people will know Walter Stanley from his namesake threadline reel. This took him over 30 years from the initial concept c.1910 to final production in the early 1930s by Allcock’s. Now that’s dedication […]
06
Mar
Mar
A recent tragic event brought back both memories and a collectable object which caused controversy 30 years ago. Sadly a friend who worked in my tackle shop for some 16 years passed away, both he and his wife succumbing to carbon monoxide poisoning, from a coal fire. The family had been instructed by him that should […]
27
Feb
Feb
Following the successful purchase of a 150 reel collection last week, this week we have secured a 300 reel collection. Spanning over 100 years of reel making from 1840 to the 1960’s, it’s a fabulous varied selection. Ranging from the smallest named true antique brass collar winch I’ve ever seen to a tiny spike winch. […]
10
Feb
Feb
Yes, we’ve done it again. This time it’s a collection of 90 plus antique reels that have come our way by recommendation of a previous client. The hard bit is done, now your job is to spot the rarest of all these rare reels here so have a browse around the image. It’s not the […]
That old auction commission charge discussion raised its ugly head again last week. I write this having had a foot in both camps. Working for an auction house for 16 years and now working within Thomas Turner (TT), note the subtle difference! As a company we buy some items from auctions, no secret there, you […]
10
Feb
Feb
Where will it all end and how much old tackle is still out there? A lot, you only have to find it. I always think of it like the inside of a Dyson, tons of tackle flying about, you only have to reach out at the right time and it’s yours. We were contacted recently […]
02
Feb
Feb
As we continue to buy in big game rods, reels and collection it becomes obvious this was not a poor man’s sport. Hardy’s of Alnwick soon realised the potential of high retail values on rods, reels and tackle in this arena. Many will have heard of the Zane Grey and Hardy Saltwater rods made from […]
31
Jan
Jan
This is a fine useable & collectible accessory from Hardy Bros, Alnwick. This 1920/30’s No 4 Sportsman Walking-Stick is a rarity these days. There are 5 model variants in the range, this being the complicated one. Having more features than the others, it’s fun to play with and show. You can see the idea, a […]