Albert Pettengill No. 3 Fly Reel

A vertical version of the reel invented by Albert Pettengill, issued patent number 361890 on April 27, 1887. The nickel plated brass reel is stamped on the underside of the full-length foot "No. 3", also having tiny "Pat. Pdg" stamp on the frame's side. A 3" diameter, single action reel with 14 spool cutouts on the handle side, original wooden handle grasp and working but somewhat muted click. With just some brass showing through the plating in spots, in VG condition. A photo of this particular reel appears on page 293 of Antique Fishing Reels - 2nd Edition by Steve Vernon.