Antique, Charles Farlow, 4 ½” Patent Lever, Salmon Fly Reel

DESCRIPTION

A Victorian Aluminium Salmon Fly Reel 

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 

Aluminium 4 ½”Patent Lever, Salmon Fly  Reel 

MAKER:  C. Farlow & Co Ltd, London

PATTERN:  Patent Lever

RETAILER / TEXT ON REEL:  C. Farlow & Co Ltd / Patent Lever / No 1734 / C.Farlow & Co / Makers. 191.Strand. London / Owners Initials - AEP (engraved)

TYPE: Salmon Fly Reel, Left / Right Hand Wind             

INTERNAL STAMP:  None

FISHING STYLE:  Salmon Fly

DIAMETER:  Body 4 ½”         

CHECK:  Adjustable Patent Lever               

FOOT:  3 ½” Solid Aluminium

TENSIONER: Coin Side   Adjuster              

LATCH TYPE:  Double Centre Screw 

HANDLE:  Dark Brown Horn

DRUM:  Solid Aluminium with a Brass Centre

LINEGUARD: Brass Rolling Pillar 

WEIGHT:  425 g - 15 oz

APPROXIMATE AGE:  1890 - 1914