500 A rare Illingworth No.1 threadline casting reel,

twin ivorine handles on shaped alloy crossbar arm and circular drive plate which turns a reciprocating cam, turned ebony spool with two short flyers, backplate engraved “The Illingworth Casting Reel, Patent 9338-1905, No. 248 and Oil Me Please”, good overall condition and in original velvet lined black rexine case, circa 1905 (see illustration) £800-1200