391 An unusual 19th Century Nottingham style 3” mahogany centre pin reel,

solid drum (no perforations) with recessed spindle well and iron locking nut, “batting” drum i.e. no handles, three rim mounted casting controls; optional check lever with brass strapped tension adjusting wheel and further brass pressure brake lever with ebonite brake pad, brass starback foot with spearpoint finials, a most unusual example dating from circa 1890

£250-450