rare JOHN FOSTER JUNE 1875 , brass fishing reel for sale
Rare BOWNESS & BOWNESS /JOHN FOSTER ,brass plate wind reel from 1875 !!, This highly collectible 3 1/2 inch brass fishing reel with it's original old dark patina on it is marked Bowness& Bowness makers 230 strand london, from this adres I can date this fishing reel as being made between 1851-1882 at England. This reel is also marked bij it's owner JOHN FOSTER JUNE 1875 .Not many reels were found with the original owners name on it,Most of the reels with a name on it are for famous or important persons. The reel has round nuts on back side of the reel (typical for early high quality 19 th century fishing reels).One side of the reelfoot slightly bended the reel does have a lovely ivory handle.
I have tried to find out more information on John foster 1875...looks like he has family at England and at the U.S.A.
This reel is for sale for $695 or best offer.
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