A beautiful sea reel designed for small sharks and larger fish.
The reel has been cleaned and re-greased and oiled for use and not just for the collectors shelf. Ready for another series of adventures. There are signs of use but retaining most of its original green paintwork. A classic 1920’s – 1930’s heavyweight.
Maker C farlow and Co Ltd London
Technical description
Type Big game sea reel
Style: Sea big game small sharks, tarpon etc
Branded: C Farlow & Co Ltd London the ‘TOPE’ reel big with owners initial engraved “RJC”
Diameter: 5 1/2″ body and spool
Check: internal steel band brake
Foot: Solid brass
Tensioner: Yes. + Brass brake lever
Latch type: Left hand center screw with outer brass wingnut screw
Handle: Twin resin compound with brass screw pillars
Drum: Solid aluminiun
Lineguard: None
Internal stamp: None
Approximate age: 1920’s-1930’s
A beautiful sea reel designed for small sharks and larger fish.
The reel has been cleaned and re-greased and oiled for use and not just for the collectors shelf. Ready for another series of adventures. There are signs of use but retaining most of its original green paintwork. A classic 1920’s – 1930’s heavyweight.
Maker C farlow and Co Ltd London
Technical description
Type Big game sea reel
Style: Sea big game small sharks, tarpon etc
Branded: C Farlow & Co Ltd London the ‘TOPE’ reel big with owners initial engraved “RJC”
Diameter: 5 1/2″ body and spool
Check: internal steel band brake
Foot: Solid brass
Tensioner: Yes. + Brass brake lever
Latch type: Left hand center screw with outer brass wingnut screw
Handle: Twin resin compound with brass screw pillars
Drum: Solid aluminiun
Lineguard: None
Internal stamp: None
Approximate age: 1920’s-1930’s
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