David Slater 4 1/4" Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel - J. Bernard and Son

David Slater 4 1/4" Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel - J. Bernard and SonFor sale here is a scarce example of an early brass and ebonite reel made by David Slater and retailed by stamped J Bernard and Son. Diameter is 4 1 4". Spool width is 1. 6". I took the reel apart and found this reel to be in spectacular condition. Caliper check works perfectly and the pawl and gear teeth still retain their sharpness. No wobble or rub on the spool. Reel foot is 3. 4" long. Reel weighs 24oz but this includes the full size silk line

The second adjustment is used for adding tension or holding the rotary shaft in a particular desired position

Excellent ferrule fit (size 12/64)

many hours of labor went into their restoration

Includes original leather case made by Mohlin himself

The ebonite sideplates are perfect

Tortoiseshell agate stripping guide

3 anodized aluminum cross-pillars

Weight: 6 5/8 oz

Per recently told me this particular rod is one of the 834 models he is most proud of

He subsequently contacted the International Fario Club who stated –

Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton™ stand-alone saltwater fleet

indicating 1929 as the year of production