Five Figure Fochaber Fish For Auction

The antique and modern fishing auction takes place in the stunning setting of Wrekin College, Shropshire, on Saturday, July 13.

A fine Fochaber Studio carved wooden Salmon, going under the hammer next week

Says auctioneer John Mullock, “We have a superb catalogue, with some fantastic specimens. The Fochaber salmon, which are to be sold separately, are among the star items and come with great provenance, including an article detailing their capture in The Field in June 1930.”

Reels date back to the mid 19th century and include: a Farlow walnut and brass Perth reel, c 1852; a very rare 1896 pattern Hardy brass and alloy Perfect salmon fly reel; a rare Malloch patent 1920 multiplying alloy sidecasting reel and a rare Hardy Zane-Grey 6″ Monel big game multiplying reel.

Says John Mullock “the Zane-Grey is a fascinating reel recorded by Hardy’s that Mr Grey stipulated it must be the best big game fish reel in the world. It also has a faceplate with two Royal appointment medallions. It’s expected to attract a sum around £ 5,000.”

An exceptionally rare live May fly box created from transparent celluloid by Wadhams “The X-Ray” dates to the 1920’s and will be sold in the region of £ 450.

For those looking to raise an eye, or a shriek, the fine Allcock Aquatic Spider, could just be the talking point for some time to come.

There is also a huge variety of angling books, paintings, china and other angling associated artefact generating a 500 lot catalogue which is already generating commission bids from across the globe.

Catalogues are available from Mullock Madeley, tel 01694 771771, or visit the website www.mullockmadeley.co.uk.