Lot 263:
A Collection of 5 Vintage Automatic Fly and Baitcasting Fishing Reels Including South Bend and Martin
Sold for: $55
Description
This collection of 5 vintage fishing reels includes four automatic fly reels and one baitcasting reel. The automatic fly reels consist of a Revelation No. V1326 produced for the Western Auto Supply Co., a Martin Automatic Fishing Reel Co. model from Mohawk, New York, marked with patent number 2,175,756, and two reels featuring the diamond H-I logo for Horrocks-Ibbotson of Utica, New York. The baitcasting reel is a South Bend No. 350 Anti-Back-Lash Model C, featuring a chrome-plated body and an oval trademark for the South Bend Quality Tackle Bait Company. Construction materials primarily include aluminum and chrome-plated metals. The South Bend reel is fitted with two yellowed plastic handles.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits varying degrees of age-related wear. Most reels show moderate surface wear, oxidation, and pitting to the metal components. The Martin automatic reel shows significant corrosion and rust on the lever mechanism and mounting bracket. The plastic handles on the South Bend reel show heavy yellowing and minor surface grime. Mechanical functionality has not been tested.
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