Provenance: From the Celebrated Corwin Collection
Up for sale is an exceptional, investment-grade piece of vintage fishing Americana: a 1936 Spiral Wind "Spot-Cast" aluminum bait casting reel, manufactured by The Spiral Wind Fish Reel Co. of Buffalo, New York.
This specific piece boasts prestigious pedigree, sourced directly from the highly regarded Corwin collection. It represents the coveted earliest domestic production model, featuring solid riveted construction, intricate scrollwork engraving along the head and tail plate rims, and its original 1930s fold-out manual.
Unlike later post-war models (which featured plain, un-engraved rims, international patent stamps like Canada/England, and cheaper Phillips-screw assemblies), this 1936 masterpiece represents the peak of the company's early craftsmanship.
🏆 The Corwin Collection Pedigree: A well-documented collection lineage adds instant historical value, giving fellow enthusiasts absolute confidence in the authenticity and quality of the piece.
✨ Pristine Marbled Handles: Most surviving Spiral Wind reels suffer from severe handle degradation, shrinkage, or rot. The distinct "fat reel-shaped" marbled knobs on this specimen are beautifully preserved, smooth, and structurally sound.
🎨 Ornate Engraved Rims: Features the gorgeous, crisp factory scrollwork detailing along the aluminum edges that was eliminated on later production runs to cut costs.
📜 Complete Collector's Lot: Includes the original vintage "The Spiral Wind Tru-Cast Reel" instruction pamphlet and an old-school collector's identification index card.
Brand: The Spiral Wind Fish Reel Co. (Buffalo, NY)
Model: "Spot-Cast" (Level Winding / Anti-Backlash)
Production Era: Early U.S. Patent Run (c. 1936)
Line Capacity: ~80 Yards
U.S. Patents Stamped on Foot: 1973686, 2027053, 2027305, 2027306, 2040777, 2055358
This 90-year-old reel is in excellent vintage condition. It displays a beautiful, gentle natural patina without the heavy corrosion or pitting often found on saltwater-exposed aluminum. The mechanical action is smooth, the spiral level wind tracks beautifully, and the clicker engages firmly. Please use the high-contrast macro images provided in the listing gallery to make your own final assessment of its collector-grade condition.
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