This Art & Collectibles item is sold by JosephsLures. Ships from United States. Listed on 16 Feb, 2024
AW248 Vintage Shakespeare “Favorite” VERY old fishing reel! Early tackle, EX condition- almost a “screamer”!
My info has it that this reel was in one of Shakespeare’s earliest listings and was sold pretty much unchanged for a lot of years! A date code to differentiate the model changes just didn't seem necessary. After some very excellent help from a fellow ORCA member (Old Reel Collectors Association) and their website, I figure this was a 1930’s model!
“Favorite 1733” and Shakespeare oval logo on front. “Made in USA” on foot. No level wind, no drag adjustment, and no end cap bearings! It’s a 4X multiplier! Sliding click button. A pretty basic old timer.
I’m amazed! The handle spins like nobody’s business! It even makes that satisfying “whirling” sound when it spins fast! There’s just some very minor blems in the finish, probably just from age! No dents or dings. No scuffs on the reel foot, no sign of line ever being on it! Strong click both ways Very inclined to say this reel has never been used? Best example I have ever seen!
The “story it has to tell”: Shakespeare advertised this reel as “inexpensive, and as a “favorite” for beginners. Probably for the occasional fisherman also. With a price of $1.00, who could turn down having a genuine Shakespeare reel to fish with!
There are many collectors of vintage reels. They look great when displayed on a desk, mantle, or bookshelf! This reel would definitely be a nice addition in just about anyone's collection!
See my other listings as I am offering many more old reels, lures, and tackle for the collector or the fisherman!
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