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Rare A.H. Fowler Bass Size Reel

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Exceptionally Rare A.H. Fowler Hard Rubber Improved Gem Bass Size Reel. Marked on top of the spool "Fowler's Pat. - June 18, 1872", this extremely fragile reel was granted patent No.128137 to Dr. Alonzo Fowler, a dentist by trade in Batavia NY, for his "Improvement In Fishing Reels". Dr. Fowler's first Gem models, available in two sizes, were constructed without a click and in 1875 were re-introduced as the "Improved Gem" by way of an external click and pawl added to the spool center. Because of the fragile nature of these reels, there are scant few examples of Dr. Fowler's invention left. Condition of this large size, 3 1/4" diameter example is in excellent plus condition, with blemish free hard rubber, no signs of use on either end of the small and narrow line guide slot, and crisp click. Having been owned by one family and passed down through the generations, this is truly an investment quality reel, and perhaps the finest Improved Gem to come to auction.

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