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an ENTIRE COLLECTION consigned to us from a PRIVATE ESTATE collection of very rare and the BEST fishing REELS , CATALOGS, AND MORE 

MESSAGE US IF YOUR A COLLECTOR    What we have Listed is a FRACTION of what we have available !





S Allcock & Co, Redditch , England

4 1/2" Aerial model #7950 -T4 Ventilated WD WF RB

from the Stan Mathews collection  (SM Cat # L23)

Rare Roller back 

Roundel  Logo To Back plate

stamped Patent to FF


still spins for AGES  when ON OFF BUTTON RELEASED

no wobble / play


Rare Early Antique Roller Back Centre pin reel 4 1/2” diameter 

Roundel Logo to Back Plate

nickel silver rim

early milled brass check button


ultra rare un-catalogued thru Allcocks but sold thru other retailers  - very few made

Roller Back variant with alloy FF + ebonite RF,  designed so brass rollers assisted w/ increased strain on drum w/ heavier line for salmon


Wide Drum - ND 1 1/8" between flanges

 Ventilated 8 large holes to Face plate Flange - stamped 'Patent' 

. leaded alloy Front Flange - FF - with nickel silver rims

un-vent. ebonite Rear Flange - RF

 both w/ 6 nickel silver spokes, 

12 nickel silver pillar caged drum, wide drum, 

1 1/8" between wide flanges, 

leaded alloy BP, some wear to finish over time 

twin fork regulating tension adjuster + quick release spring, 

see thru brass caliper check, 

twin reverse tapered off-brown crazed xylonite handles, held by brass rivets

flush stancheon brass foot att. w/ 2 brass screws to BP alloy integral bridge,  slight bend to one foot end - can be adjusted if you have the experience

raised alloy with central brass spindle boss

BP w/ rare optional milled brass button check, normally only seen on early Coxon reels

stamped 21618 stamped to inside of Back Plate

roundel logo to Back Plate 'The Allcock Aerial,  with open circle/roundel logo line with,  S.Allcock & Co Ltd, Redditch, England'



ultra rare un-catalogued thru Allcocks but sold thru other retailers  - very few made

Roller Back variant with alloy FF + ebonite RF,  designed so brass rollers assisted w/ increased strain on drum w/ heavier line for salmon


very light wear from normal use EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR AGE 

prior LG - Line Guard 4 x holes to back plate - removed by prior owner 


from the collection of Stan Mathews


The reel is in excellent condition for its age. clicker sounds well , winds well

spins smoothly and freely for long time 

when on/off check button released  no wobble / play


some wear to finish with age and use   - see pics

Very rare example and very clean 

Can be used to fish or one to collect.





an ENTIRE COLLECTION consigned to us from a PRIVATE ESTATE collection of very rare and the BEST fishing REELS , CATALOGS, AND MORE 

MESSAGE US IF YOUR A COLLECTOR    What we have Listed is a FRACTION of what we have available !




Please for a safe + smooth transaction

- message any Q's BEFORE bidding - ALL sales final

- pics are part of description - ask if you need more - we are happy to assist

- insurance/ tracking needed on higher value items - please therefore consider your final expense as price of item/s

- can combine shipping fees - message us 1st, before paying  - we will send you a combined invoice

- If item arrives damaged/lost - you will need to take any pics needed + claim with shipping co.

- duties / taxes are responsibility of buyer