Lot 413:
A Collection of 6 Vintage Fishing Reels including Shakespeare Martin and Horrocks-Ibbotson Models
Sold for: $65
Description
A collection of 6 vintage fishing reels featuring various American manufacturers and styles. The group includes a black Shakespeare Sigma 96 No. 1495 fly reel marked Made in Akron, O. U.S.A. featuring a Diamolite Line Guard. Also present is a Martin Mohawk automatic reel marked with patent numbers 1,601,756 and 1,901,432. A silver-tone Martin Model 63 fly reel is included accompanied by its original blue and white retail box. The collection further contains a silver-tone E Auto Reel manufactured by Horrocks-Ibbotson Co. of Utica, N.Y., bearing patent dates of February 28, 1888, and June 16, 1891. Completing the lot are two additional fly reels: one black-finished reel with a white handle containing green braided line, and a small-scale silver-tone ventilated reel. Construction materials include aluminum and steel with composite or plastic handles.
Condition report:
The items exhibit a range of conditions consistent with age and field use. Visible surface wear, paint loss, and oxidation are present across the lot. The Martin Mohawk automatic reel shows significant finish wear. The Martin Model 63 retail box shows typical shelf wear, edge wear, and age-related discoloration. Mechanical functionality has not been tested.
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