Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7'4" The owner's name is scratched

The owner's name is scratched into the foot

2 7/8" diameter and 3/4" wide spool

The spool screw is a replacement and the smooth brass reel foot has been altered to fit on modern rods

Excellent+ cosmetic and mechanical condition

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7'4" The owner's name is scratchedAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt