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VINTAGE "WILKES ... OSPREY" FLY FISHING REEL: BRASS & BAKELITE SIDEPLATES, VGC

$ 41.71

Availability: 99 in stock
  • Condition: Vintage & classic, English made "WILKES... OSPREY" BRAND FLY FISHING REEL, still in very good overall condition, and fresh from Estate. Reel measures approx. 2 3/4" across w/ Brass Reel Foot and five (5) pillars. Brass & Bakelite frame of about 1 3/8" in width, plus metal spool having rayon backing still in place.(See Photos) NO "clicker" or anti-reverse that we can locate.. Spool rotates on screw head center-pin of brass as well. Bakelite side-plate is held into place w/ five (5) brass screws tightened into pillars of course. Single handle appears to be of stacked Bakelite. Spool turns freely. Absolutely gorgeous and long on private display, this beauty probably dates from back into the 1930s era we'd guess... based on style & materials used. Actual weight is of this vintage "Wilkes ... Osprey Fly Reel is approx. six (6) ounces. Please review the photos carefully and you be the judge as to exact age & condition of this vintage Wilkes-Osprey Fly Reel. Get it while you can...
  • California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
  • Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Fish Species: Trout
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: Wilkes Osprey

    Description

    Vintage & classic, English made "WILKES... OSPREY" BRAND FLY FISHING REEL, still in very good overall condition, and fresh from Estate. Reel measures approx. 2 3/4" across w/ Brass Reel Foot and five (5) pillars. Brass & Bakelite frame of about 1 3/8" in width, plus metal spool having rayon backing still in place.(See Photos) NO "clicker" or anti-reverse that we can locate.. Spool rotates on screw head center-pin of brass as well. Bakelite side-plate is held into place w/ five (5) brass screws tightened into pillars of course. Single handle appears to be of stacked Bakelite. Spool turns freely. Absolutely gorgeous and long on private display, this beauty probably dates from back into the 1930s era we'd guess... based on style & materials used. Actual weight is of this vintage "Wilkes ... Osprey Fly Reel is approx. six (6) ounces. Please review the photos carefully and you be the judge as to exact age & condition of this vintage Wilkes-Osprey Fly Reel. LOW OPENING BID as always, plus FAST & REASONABLY PRICED Shipping, and NO RESRVE. These vintage Brass & Bakelite WILKES "... "OSPREY BRAND FLY REELS were never commonplace, and do not often show up on the secondary market these days. This one is a beauty! Get it while you can...