#38 • Bradford Boston Brass Ball Handle Reel Circa 1850

Part of Purple Gallery - Antiques & Estate Online Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $62.00

Status: Sold

Made before Bradford & Anthony came together - Pre 1867 This model is circa 1850. Nice Brass Reel with Ball Handle. Handle is wood. The foot is marked 25 - Approx 2.75"H Thread style line. Bradford & Anthony was one of the largest tackle houses in the New England. Their reels were sold starting in 1867 through 1883. The company had a lot of reels made for them by Julius vom Hofe. This one predates the merger. There are more fishing - fly fishing items in this auction. Reels are older and untested. ~AZ