Chas Farlow Maker 2 1/4″ Brass Plate Wind reel rare small size

Maker: Farlow

Model: Plate wind

Approximate year of manufacture: 1860

Condition: Good

Material: Brass

Length/ diameter: 2 1/4″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Display

TT opinion:
Chas Farlow Maker all brass plate wind reel, in one of the smallest and rarest of sizes 2 1/4 inch diameter, turned white handle. (cracked as is normal).Some tarnishing around the handle. smooth check clicker and Fish logo to foot blade. Made circa 1860 from 191 Strand premises. A superb piece of angling history.