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Lot 269:
Description
A group of vintage fishing reels comprising several fixed spool spinning models and one large multiplier sea fishing reel. The assortment includes a blue-finished reel featuring a circular badge inscribed INTREPID Diplomat. Two black-finished spinning reels are present, bearing yellow adhesive labels reading J. B. MORRITT at the top and INTREPID-DE-LUXE at the base. A further black spinning reel features a side plate marked Mitchell in script above the word LARGE. The multiplier reel is constructed with cream-coloured side plates and a chrome-plated frame, currently rigged with monofilament line. The collection is manufactured from a combination of die-cast metal alloys, chrome-plated steel, and plastic components. Two additional black plastic spare spools are included in the lot.
Width: 28 cm.
Condition report:
Significant paint chipping and loss is evident across the bodies of the black Intrepid and Mitchell fixed spool reels (photo 1). Surface oxidation and pitting are visible on the chrome-plated frame and components of the large multiplier reel (photo 1). One handle arm on a black reel shows heavy surface rust (photo 1). All items exhibit a layer of dust and visible residue of aged lubricant. Mechanical functionality has not been tested.
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