Dingley D5 Silex Alloy Bait Casting 4″ Vintage Reel

Maker: Dingley Stamped D5

Model: Silex drum casting reel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1920’s

Condition: Fine collector

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 4″

Country of manufacture: Alnwick, England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

Another fine reel just arrived – This 4″ Silex type made by Dingley. Internally stamped D5 with twin original white handles, brass bridged rim tension regulator and brass straight foot and white side brake lever. Spins well. Left hand wind. A lovely presented reel. No line burns to any pillars. Circa 1920.