Lot 293:
A Collection of 5 Vintage South Bend and Shakespeare Automatic Fly Fishing Reels
Sold for: $65
Description
This lot features a collection of 5 vintage automatic fly fishing reels of American manufacture. The group includes three South Bend Bait Company Oren-O-Matic No. 1130 Balanced Reels in a maroon finish, identified by housing marks as Model B, Model C, and Model D. Also included is a Shakespeare No. 1825 Tru-art Automatic Model EA reel in a copper-toned finish and a green-finished reel marked No. 1837 Model GD. All units are marked MADE IN U.S.A. and feature side-mounted trigger mechanisms and standard mounting feet. Several reels in the collection retain vintage fishing line on the spools.
Condition report:
The reels exhibit visible signs of age and use, including scattered scratches and finish loss to the painted housings. Light oxidation is present on the metal components. The South Bend Model D reel is missing its central assembly screw. One maroon reel bears a partial white adhesive label on the housing.
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