Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 6'10" Uplocking nickel silver reel seat

Uplocking nickel silver reel seat over walnut

These reels rarely surface on the market so don't miss this chance to add a very nice example of a very historic and very high quality early American fly reel to your collection

steam and ammonia temper wound black and white jasper with gold edges

as the typical Para 17 model was 8'6" in length

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 6'10" Uplocking nickel silver reel seatAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt