Sexton Bigg half ebonite brass trout fly Reel 1881 to 1885 only one ive seen

[Thomas Turner]

an exteremely rare S. Bigg Maker* 33 Russell Strt, Covent Garden, W.C. half ebonite trout fly reel

Sexton Bigg was only registered at this address for 3 years* 1881 to 1885 and can't find any other trace of him,
this is the first example Ive seen from this maker.
2 1/2" diameter, polished brass faceplate and ebonite backplate,no cracks or chips

German silver front rim, light filing to base of foot,

Reel and handle turn freely and check works
a rare reel for any collector
this reel* features in the oppening shots of our video blogs
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