John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 9'6" No issues mechanically

No issues mechanically

with no hand soiling to the grip and no reel foot impressions on the spacer

where he lived

the owner simply wanted an extra tip with the rod

John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 9'6" No issues mechanicallyAn interesting John R. Gow and Sons walnut and brass salmon winch, 4 3 8" in diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. Likely dates to the 1880's. Walnut frame with brass pillars and a brass spool, the latter of which has "JR Gow" and "Dunkel" on the top and "Patent" at the bottom in a neat engraved script. The brass foot looks as though it has been shortened. The clicker drag works well and favors RHW slightly. An interesting early trolling reel!