Collection of various brass plate wind reels from 1870s onwards (5) Chas Farlow Maker 191 The Strand (1852-1884) 2.75" devoid of check and catches in one place; J Gillett Maker 40 Fetter Lane, London 2.25" brass, nickel plated and ebonite combination reel (1877-1906) constant check (turns freely) small crack to the back plate between the reel seat screws; Allcock 2.5"brass and alloy combination reel, constant check (runs freely), all original; unnamed 3" brass, nickel plated and ebonite combination reel with constant check (good), perforated face plate, brass pillar drum core, rectangular slots to the foot, crack to ebonite back plate between two pillars and another 2.25" brass reel with good strong on/off check - missing a screw to the bottom pillar.