Bidspirit auction | Two Vintage British Fishing Reels

Two Vintage British Fishing Reels Including a J.W. Young and Sons Condex and a Nottingham Style Star Back Wooden Reel - This lot comprises two vintage British fishing reels of different designs. The first is a metal fly fishing reel manufactured by J.W. Young and Sons Ltd of Redditch, England. This Condex model features a textured grey crinkle finish and a central circular badge on the back plate containing the manufacturer details and Registered Number 634787. It is equipped with a single winding handle. The second item is a traditional Nottingham-style star back reel constructed from dark-stained wood, likely mahogany or walnut, with brass hardware. The front of the spool features twin dark winding handles and a central brass wing nut. The reverse plate is a brass cross-shaped star back design incorporating a small clicker lever and is attached to a brass foot plate. The wooden spool holds a quantity of brown monofilament line. Condex Reel Diameter: 3.5 inches Nottingham Reel Diameter: 4.75 inches.