285 An extremely fine and rare black Record Ambassadeur 5000 bait casting reel,

grooved rims, twin pearl effect composition handles mounted on shaped cross-bar winding arm above a grey five point capstan star drag tension adjuster, rim drum release button, grey arboured drum,  level-line mechanism and rear graduated spindle tension adjuster, a very rarely seen model made 1953 only and in excellent overall condition with original brown leather case,  oil bottle, and accessories (see illustration) £2500-3500