A. B. Shipley & Sons Brass Single Action Raised Pillar Casting Reel Circa -1870
A. B. Shipley & Sons Brass Single Action Raised Pillar Casting Reel Circa -1870. A. B. Shipley & Sons reels were made between 1870-1890. This single action reel has the A. B. Shipley & Sons name arched over Philadelphia as is seen in the pre 1880 reels he made. Its Solid Brass. A Fine Craftsmans touch on the elegant S Handle showing masterful knurling on the weighted end of the handle. This fine reel is over 150 years old and is smooth with no wobble. Reel turns easily and is fast spinning. No attempt has been made at cleaning or polishing this reel. Its fabulous!!!
A. B. Shipley & Sons Brass Single Action Raised Pillar Casting Reel Circa -1870. A. B. Shipley & Sons reels were made between 1870-1890. This single action reel has the A. B. Shipley & Sons name arched over Philadelphia as is seen in the pre 1880 reels he made. Its Solid Brass. A Fine Craftsmans touch on the elegant S Handle showing masterful knurling on the weighted end of the handle. This fine reel is over 150 years old and is smooth with no wobble. Reel turns easily and is fast spinning. No attempt has been made at cleaning or polishing this reel. Its fabulous!!!
A. B. Shipley & Sons Brass Single Action Raised Pillar Casting Reel Circa -1870. A. B. Shipley & Sons reels were made between 1870-1890. This single action reel has the A. B. Shipley & Sons name arched over Philadelphia as is seen in the pre 1880 reels he made. Its Solid Brass. A Fine Craftsmans touch on the elegant S Handle showing masterful knurling on the weighted end of the handle. This fine reel is over 150 years old and is smooth with no wobble. Reel turns easily and is fast spinning. No attempt has been made at cleaning or polishing this reel. Its fabulous!!!