Bowness & Bowness Maker’s, 230 Strand, London, 2.75” antique brass crank wind reel c 1851-82

Part of a large collection we have just bought, see last images showing a small part of it. Includes this; Bowness & Bowness Maker’s, 230 Strand, London, 2.75” antique brass crank wind winch in fine condition, they were at this address from 1851-882 so a good genuine antique London reel curved winding arm, turned knob, 5 steel pin correct foot, correct pillars & rounded nuts, raised rear check housing. Smooth winding reel with positive check clicker, dating c1870 plus a folded paper stamped Chevalier, Bowness & Bowness, with the same address containing a couple of early flies.