alloy backed walnut drum with twin horn handles on brass elliptical cups, central milled brass patent spindle tension adjusting nut, brass star back foot with sliding optional check button and previously unseen silent pressure brake check mechanism, alloy backplate with engine turned concentric band of decoration and stamped circular logo with patent details 187488, circa 1924 (see illustration) £400-600
** There is little recorded information about this very rarely seen Allcock Zephyr style centre pin, the patent was lodged in 1922, presumably for the spindle tension adjuster, one of the most sought after reels in the Allcock centre pin range
169 A scarce Hardy Super Silex 4” duralumin bait casting reel,
