Rare Cased Illingworth No.1 Casting Threadline Reel H: 89 W: 128cm (opened

H: 89 W: 128cm (opened fully)

Sold as the 'Improved Hawk Kite' in catalogues from the turn of the last century

2” round jaws

H: 44cm W: 17cm

Rare Cased Illingworth No.1 Casting Threadline Reel H: 89 W: 128cm (openedFine and rare Alloy Illingworth No. 1 Casting Threadline Reel. Patented and made in Bradford by Alfred Holden Illingworth in 1905, this is the series 2 model with three flier arms, serial numbered 240. Its in its even rarer original oval leather case, with internal labels and red velvet lining. It also has an Allcocks box for Illingworth Pure Silk Line and one complete spool of line, and another spool of similar line included. A real collectors item.