Help wanted to identify/research fly reel antique?

[traindriver]

Hi Folks, this is my first post. I am hoping someone can help me research this old reel.

 

It has engraved : G Little & Co Makers 63 Haymarket London, it is brass and Bakerlite, 3 3/4 inches diameter 1 1/2 inches line depth.

 

I have tried surfing for old manufacturers without success.

 

Any help will be thankfully rec'd

 

Thanks

[corydoras]

Hi Folks, this is my first post. I am hoping someone can help me research this old reel.

 

It has engraved : G Little & Co Makers 63 Haymarket London, it is brass and Bakerlite, 3 3/4 inches diameter 1 1/2 inches line depth.

 

I have tried surfing for old manufacturers without success.

 

Any help will be thankfully rec'd

 

Thanks

 

I can't find out anything about the reel, but did manage to find another address. The Fetter Lane address goes back to the 1800s

G. Little & co. makers to the Prince of Wales 15 Fetter lane London

G.Little & Co Makers to HRH Prince of Wales. 63 Haymarket London

[five bellies]

Hi Folks, this is my first post. I am hoping someone can help me research this old reel.

 

It has engraved : G Little & Co Makers 63 Haymarket London, it is brass and Bakerlite, 3 3/4 inches diameter 1 1/2 inches line depth.

 

I have tried surfing for old manufacturers without success.

 

Any help will be thankfully rec'd

 

Thanks

 

 

Hello mate I have found a couple of references regarding the manufacturer and a simmilar reel :

 

REEL: A scarce G. Little & Co., 3” all brass brake reel, the raised revolving face plate with exposed rim used for finger breaking, neatly engraved “G. Little & Co., Maker's to HRH prince of Wales, 15 Fetter Lane, London” smooth constant check, black horn handle, block foot, retaining most original finish. 150/250

 

 

the Auction houses valuer mullockmadeley@btinternet.com may be able to give you some guidence.

[STEVE100]

Hello mate I have found a couple of references regarding the manufacturer and a simmilar reel :

 

REEL: A scarce G. Little & Co., 3” all brass brake reel, the raised revolving face plate with exposed rim used for finger breaking, neatly engraved “G. Little & Co., Maker's to HRH prince of Wales, 15 Fetter Lane, London” smooth constant check, black horn handle, block foot, retaining most original finish. 150/250

 

 

the Auction houses valuer mullockmadeley@btinternet.com may be able to give you some guidence.

 

Hi, My names steve,and i only found this website trying to research my G.Little & co reel.Ifound my reel on a website called "The great english outdoors based in Herefordshire.I also found the original catalogue/book the reels are published in from 1879.Try internet archive by google,G.little & co,fishing rod and tackle manafactures.They have coppied the catalogue .My reel is on sale for £250.00 , but is in better condition than theirs.

[STEVE100]

Hello mate I have found a couple of references regarding the manufacturer and a simmilar reel :

 

REEL: A scarce G. Little & Co., 3” all brass brake reel, the raised revolving face plate with exposed rim used for finger breaking, neatly engraved “G. Little & Co., Maker's to HRH prince of Wales, 15 Fetter Lane, London” smooth constant check, black horn handle, block foot, retaining most original finish. 150/250

 

 

the Auction houses valuer mullockmadeley@btinternet.com may be able to give you some guidence.

 

Hi, My names steve,and i only found this website trying to research my G.Little & co reel.Ifound my reel on a website called "The great english outdoors based in Herefordshire.I also found the original catalogue/book the reels are published in from 1879.Try internet archive by google,G.little & co,fishing rod and tackle manafactures.They have coppied the catalogue .My reel is on sale for £250.00 , but is in better condition than theirs.