James Ogden of Cheltenham Platewind Trout Reel

James Ogden of Cheltenham Platewind Trout ReelFor sale here we have a James Ogden of Cheltenham Special Presentation ebonite, nickel silver, and brass platewind trout reel, circa 1900. 2 3 4" diameter, 7 8" spool width. The reel weighs 6 oz. In superb operating and cosmetic condition given its age. Nickel silver rims, bronze winding plate recessed inside the outer ebonite rings. No cracks in the ebonite. No apparent repairs. The clicker works great and there are no winding hitches. The fully

All rod sections and straight and full-length

There are some very minor handling/use marks but the reel remains in excellent + condition

The reel's diameter is 3"

10 cork bottom grip

which is super hard to find these days

10 cork medium cigar grip

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This 1/0 size reel is one of thirteen total known to have been made in this coveted size

Detailed Information

The spool is in very good condition with only cosmetic wear

Aluminum up-locking reel seat anodized to a dark bronze color with a fine walnut spacer

The varnish remains in wonderful condition