Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 7'9" This is a fine example

This is a fine example of a Payne in original condition

For sale here is a 3/4 spare spool for a Charlton 8450C fly reel

Makers" in a cartouche

The rod is in excellent condition though it does show some wear from fishing use

Anodized gold aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 7'9" This is a fine exampleFor sale here is a very scarce first model H. L. Leonard Bimetal fly reel made by Philbrook & Paine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Clearly marked "H. L. Leonard Pat. June 12, 1877". Constructed with a bronze frame, german silver sideplates, foot, handle arm, and spool. The pillar to pillar diameter is ~2. 6" (without pillars it is ~2. 2"). The spool width is ~ 1". Hard rubber handle grasp. Excellent overall and fully original condition. The