🎣 Rare Vintage Lou J. Eppinger "Notangle Spool" Model EE Levelwind Casting Reel 📦 Complete with Ultra-Rare Original Factory Box | Serial No. 1317 | Circa 1925–1934 🏛️ From the Estate of the Renowned Corwin Collection

An absolute holy grail for advanced collectors of Michigan angling history, pre-war levelwinds, and Lou J. Eppinger history. While Eppinger is world-renowned for inventing the legendary Daredevil spoon, his brief venture into high-grade fishing reels in the late 1920s and early 1930s represents an incredibly scarce chapter of his company's legacy.

ATTENTION COLLECTORS: This specific Model EE is a true "ghost" piece—virtually impossible to find, with none having surfaced on the open market in years. While loose, lower-tier models without packaging command strong premium prices on their own, finding a true Model EE complete with its original factory box is an extreme rarity. This exceptional piece is being offered directly from the prestigious Corwin Collection in its honest, uncleaned condition.

🔍 ITEM BREAKDOWN & DETAILS:

• THE FACEPLATE: Beautifully stamped with a crisp script signature: "The Notangle Spool", "Lou J. Eppinger, Detroit", and "Model EE". Features the distinctive manual "On/Off" mechanical rim lever near the top edge.

• GRIPS / HANDLES: Sports its gorgeous, original swirled butterscotch/marbleized counter-balanced dual handles (classic Catalin/Bakelite composition from the era) which remain completely intact.

• THE FOOT: Solidly stamped with "Made in U.S.A. Patented" and features the clear serial number: 1317.

• THE "GOVERNOR" ANTI-BACKLASH TECH: Designed to mechanically eliminate line tangles (backlashes), a feature famously marketed by Eppinger and highlighted in period sporting magazines like Sports Afield.

📦 THE ORIGINAL BOX (AN INCREDIBLE RARITY!): Finding these fragile, pre-war cardboard boxes intact is exceptionally difficult. Even with notable vintage wear and paper loss as pictured, this box adds massive historical value to the lot for a specialized collector.

• Top Cover: Features the striking, iconic diagonal orange-and-white stripes framing "The Notangle Spool" graphic.

• Side End-Cap: Still retains legible branding for "Lou J. Eppinger Inc." along with text referencing "Devil Lures" (Daredevil) and "Osprey Waterproof Silk" lines.

🛠️ CONDITION REPORT:

• Reel: Offered in AS-FOUND, UNPOLISHED estate condition directly out of the Corwin Collection. Features a beautiful, honest vintage patina, brass showing through the nickel plating, and expected light surface wear from age. We have chosen to leave the cleaning and polishing entirely to the discretion of the new owner to preserve its historical integrity. Gearing and mechanical elements appear intact.

• Box: Shows heavy wear, structural aging, and paper loss (graded as Poor/Fair), but remains mostly intact and displays beautifully alongside the reel.

• Please study all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the definitive description of the condition and hardware.

🚢 SHIPPING & STORE GUARANTEE:

• Safe & Secure: We specialize in vintage tackle. This highly valuable, fragile box and reel will be meticulously packed, wrapped in heavy bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely.

• Fast Dispatch: Shipped quickly with tracking and insurance included.

Don't miss the chance to anchor an advanced vintage Michigan collection with a pedigreed, boxed Eppinger setup that may not surface again for years.

Please let me know any questions.