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ALVEY Sidecast Antique Vintage Fishing Reels Reference Information. ReeLpedia® 1/7/2017.
The first Alvey sidecast reels, featuring a V-slot turntable, were produced in the 1920s. These were followed by the Gem pivot turntable design. From 1938 to 1948, Alvey manufactured sidecast reels with the WEDGELOCK turntable design, which included a unique, patented cast-brass lever lock. However, due to the higher production costs of the Wedgelock, its production ceased in 1948. Alvey then introduced the more cost-effective Ferguson turntable design.
It took about a decade for Alvey to further improve the Ferguson turntable design. In 1953, Jack Alvey introduced a patented version featuring a stainless steel Lever Pivot Lock turntable. Five years later, in 1958, Kenneth Alvey patented another modification to the Ferguson design, this time incorporating a Pressed Lever configuration. In the early 1960s, Alvey reverted to the 1953 Jack Alvey Lever Pivot turntable, a design that has become the standard for sidecast fishing reels and is still used by Alvey today.
The Wedgelock Sidecast models produced by Charles Alvey & Son are highly sought after by collectors worldwide and are considered prized possessions by Alvey fishing reel enthusiasts.
Charles Alvey with a group of employees at the Alvey factory, 1920.
Charles Alvey, in 1936.
Jack Alvey, 1962
with fish caught using his Alvey reel
Charles Alvey & Son factory at St Lucia, Brisbane, in 1960.
Alvey advertising poster -c.1940.
Alvey advertising poster -c. 1950.
Rare Alvey retail reel display stand 1950s
Bruce Alvey at the Alvey Museum holding the Ron Dempster Award.
Alvey Metal and Wood Forked Line Guide Casting Fishing Reel models 1920-1940s.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'High Neck' (Dyne) Sidecast Fishing Reel.
According to Bob Dunn in A.F.R. Supplement No. 3, the reel depicted below in image 1 and 2, are one of the first models produced by Alvey, c. 1920.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'High Neck' V-Slot Turntable Sidecast Fishing Reel with Removable Forked Line Guide (Model A). (Ay 7)
This ALVEY reel, known as the Model "A," was produced in 1925, with the casting supplied by Dyne & Co.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/8”. Rod Mount Seat (High neck saddle-foot): Cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Forked removable, cast gunmetal . Drum (spool) tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin Lathe turned ebonite. Features: Removable forked line guide, Australin silky oak wood, c. 1925. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood V-Slot Sidecast Fishing Reel with Pinned Shaft Shroud and Retaining Spring Turntable. (Ay 8)
Some early ALVEY models were available in polished metal or the more common nickel-plated finish. This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in polished (un-plated) brass, is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Cross Back: Cast brass. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Non-optional check model, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components un-plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood V-Slot Sidecast Fishing Reel with Pinned Shaft Shroud and Retaining Spring Turntable. (Ay 9)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, is rare to find in complete original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Cross Back: Cast brass, stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check model, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Early Gem pivot Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 10)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, is rare to find in complete original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 1/8”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 1 7/8”. Cross Back: Cast brass, stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle-foot): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut: : Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) wood. Features: Optional check button fitted on wood backplate, c. 1920s. Note: Metal components nickle plated Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Gem pivot Deep Drum (Spool ) Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 11)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, is very hard to find in original near mint condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 1/18”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/8”. Cross Back: Cast brass, stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check model, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Cross Back Gem Pivot 4 1/2" Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 12)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in gunmetal or possibly brass, and Australian Silky oak wood is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/2”. Cross Back: Cast brass, stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): cast brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check model, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Centenary Serial No. 0090 V-Slot VS 5 Commemorative Replica Fishing Reel. (Ay 13)
This ALVEY factory-produced commemorative reel was manufactured to celebrate 100 years of ALVEY reel manufacturing, which commenced in 1920. The reel is crafted from stainless steel and silky oak.
Approximately 100 presentation display cabinets, each containing a copy of the first ALVEY catalogue, were produced for enthusiasts.
An unknown number of additional reels were supplied to various retail fishing tackle outlets. A highly collectible ALVEY commemorative reel.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 4 1/4”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 1 1/2”. Cross back: Cast Stainless steel. Rod Mount Seat (Saddle): pressed stainless steel. V-slot Turntable and Forked Line Guide: cast stainless steel. Drum (spool) tension nut: Stainless steel. Handle Knob: Twin elongated (tapered) silky oak wood. Features: Stainless steel cross back marked 'Made in Australia ALVEY Serial No. 0090 V-Slot VS5' . Collectibility: Highly collectible.
ALVEY Metal and Wood VS 5 V-Slot Turntable Boys Fishing Reel. (Ay 14)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, and Silky oak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 3 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2”. Strap Back: Cast brass. Rod Mount Seat (Saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knob: Single elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Single handle knob, boys reel c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Very Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood VS 35 V-Slot Turntable Boys Fishing Reel. (Ay 15)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, and Silky oak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Australian silky oak wood, diameter 3 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2”. Strap Back: Cast brass. Rod Mount Seat (Saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knob: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Twin handle knobs, boys reel c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Very Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Lever Lock' Turntable Rim Levers Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 16)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced rim lever reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and Camphor laurel wood is extremely rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 5 1/12”. Drum (Spool): Metal backed Camphor laurel, width 2 1/2”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): cast gunmetal Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Claw Drag Wheel and Crank Handle: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Lever lock turntable, Off - On drag rim lever and separate Off - On optional check lever, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Extremely Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Rim Levers 4 1/2" Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 17)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced rim lever reel, crafted in gunmetal or possibly brass, and Australian Silky oak wood is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 1/12”. Drum (Spool): Metal backed Silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Turntable : FergusonTurntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Backplate Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): cast gunmetal. Claw Drag Wheel and Crank Handle: Cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag rim lever and separate Off - On optional check lever. Rear grease cup, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Rim Levers 5 1/2" Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 18)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced rim lever reel, crafted in gunmetal or possibly brass, and Camphor laurel wood is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 5 1/12”. Drum (Spool): Metal backed Camphor laurel, width 2 5/8”. Turntable : FergusonTurntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Backplate Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): cast gunmetal. Claw Drag Wheel and Crank Handle: Cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag rim lever and separate Off - On optional check lever. Rear grease cup, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ferguson's Turntable Copper Lined Drum (Spool) Edge Sidecast Fishing Reel. Model FP2 (Ay 19)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in brass and wood is very hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 3 7/8”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak Copper lined rim, width 2”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Copper band fitted over rim edge to prevent swelling of the wood, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ferguson's Turntable 'Special Log Drum Fishing Reel. Model FP2 (Ay 20)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in brass and wood is very hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 9/16”. Drum (Spool): Brass-backed Australian silky oak, width 3”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Drum (spool) tension nut:cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Long drum (spool. Optional check pawl. Rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle. Turntable, stamped Ferguson’s Patent No. 14739/20, c. 1930. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood FP 2 SPECIAL Deep Spool Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 21)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and Australian Teak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 1/2”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Australian Teak, width 3 1/2”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle-foot): pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Special deep drum (spool) model made from Australian Teak. Optional check c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Sea Drag Casting Fishing Reel Model FP5 (Un-Plated Option) (Ay 22)
Some early ALVEY models were available in polished metal or the more common nickel-plated finish. This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in polished (un-plated) brass, is rare. According to the 1936 ALVEY catalog, the FP5 model was priced at 75/-.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast brass, diameter 5 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Brass-backed Australian silky oak, width 2 1/2”. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): Cast brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Claw drag wheel and crank handle: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) Australian silky oak wood. Features: Cam operated anti-reverse pawl, optional check pawl. Front knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle and drag parts. Turntable, stamped Ferguson’s Patent No. 14739/20, c. 1936. Note: Metal components polished brass. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Sea Drag Casting Fishing Reel Model FP5 X 1 (Nickel plated Option) (Ay 23)
Some early ALVEY models were available in polished metal or the more common nickel-plated finish. This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, finished in nickel plated gunmetal or possibly brass, is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 5 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Brass-backed deep dish (long drum) Camphor laurel, width 3 1/2”. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): Cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Claw drag wheel and crank handle: Cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) wood. Features: Cam operated anti-reverse pawl, optional check pawl. Rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle and drag parts. Turntable, stamped Ferguson’s Patent No. 14739/20, c. 1936. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Sea Drag Casting Fishing Reel Model FP6 (Ay 24)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in cast gunmetal; and Teak wood, is rare. According to the 1936 ALVEY catalog, the FP6 model was priced at 55/-.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Brass-backed Teak, width 2 1/2”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Claw drag wheel and crank handle: cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Cam operated anti-reverse pawl, optional check pawl. Turntable, stamped Ferguson’s Patent No. 14739/20, c. 1936.
Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Gem Pivot Casting Fishing Reel. (Un-Plated Option) (Ay 25)
Some early ALVEY models were available in polished metal or the more common nickel-plated finish. This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in polished (un-plated) brass, is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast brass, diameter 4 3/8”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 3/8”. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): Cast brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Backplate shoulder stamped ALVEY. Optional check pawl. Rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1930. Note: Metal components polished brass. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 4 3/8" Gem Pivot Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Back drum edge copper lined) (Ay 26)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and Australian Silky oak wood is rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): cast brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut:: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Back of drum (spool) edge copper lined (band) model, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ferguson's Turntable Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 27)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in gunmetal nickel plated, and Australian silky oak is hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Optional check pawl. Features: New design larger grease cup, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Bakelite and Wood Gem Pivot 'Special' Long Drum Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 28)
This authentic ALVEY reel, made from Bakelite and wood, is exceptionally rare to find in its original condition. It was only available for a short time due to a design flaw in the metal Gem pivot base embedded in the Bakelite backplate. This flaw made the reel prone to breakage when dropped or used for heavy-duty angling. As a result, undamaged examples are extremely scarce, making this particular model highly collectible.
Specifications: Backplate: Bakelite, diameter 4 1/12”. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 3 1/4”. Rod Mount Seat (T saddle-foot): cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Long drum (spool. Optional check pawl. Rear early style knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle. Features: The long drum spool was designed to enhance long-distance casting, particularly in the Tweed Heads area of Northern New South Wales, around 1940.
Note: Metal components are nickel-plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood VS 34 V-Slot Turntable Fishing Reel. (Ay 29)
Some early ALVEY models were available in polished metal or the more common nickel-plated finish. This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in nickel plated brass, bakelite backplate and Silky oak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Bakelite, diameter 4”, ALVEY moulded in relief. Drum (Spool): Australian silky oak, width 2". Y Back: Cast brass. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Forked, cast brass. Drum (spool) tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Bakelite backplate, cast brass Y back turntable support, Silky oak drum (spool) c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Dual Ace Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 30)
According to Bob Dunn in A.F.R. Supplement No. 4, this particular reel was introduced by Alvey to allow use of the ACE model as either Nottingham or sidecast. Production commenced about 1938-39 and continued up to 1945. During the war copper was used for the backs due to shortage of gunmetal.
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled copper, diameter 4 3/4”. Drum (Spool): Australian cedar, width 1 1/2”.
Cast gunmetal Y back: Stamped Pat No 2174/39, featuring a turntable curved leaf spring stamped "Dual ALVEY Ace". Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed metal. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Optional check pawl, c. 1939. Note: Metal components were originally nickle nickel -plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ferguson's Turntable Sidecast 6 inch Fishing Reel. (Ay 31)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced reel, crafted in gunmetal nickel plated, and camphor laurel wood is very hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 6 1/18”. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel, width 2 1/4”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Forked, cast gunmetal. Semi-claw drag wheel and crank handle: cast gunmetal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Hexagonal check pawl button.. Features: New design larger grease cup. Camphor laurel wood, c. 1930s-1940s.
Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
Alvey Wedgelock Forked Line Guide Casting Fishing Reels - Eight different models.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Wedgelock' Turntable Rim Levers Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 32)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock rim lever reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and Australian silky oak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Brass backed silky oak, width 2 3/8”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide, cast brass. Semi-claw drag wheel, crank handle and knurled tension screw: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag rim lever and separate Off - On optional check lever, early style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: very rare.
ALVEY Bakelite and Metal 'Wedgelock' Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 33)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock reel, crafted in bakelite, gunmetal and brass is very hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Bakelite, width 2 3/8”; Reg No. 11675 Molded in drum. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide, cast gunmetal. Semi-claw drag wheel, Crank Handle and knurled tension screw: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check pawl. Later style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1938. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Wedgelock' Turntable Anti-reverse Optional Check Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 34)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock crafted in gunmetal, brass and Australian silky oak wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY Drum (Spool): Brass backed silky oak, width 2 1/4”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Semi-claw drag wheel, crank handle and knurled tension screw: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) wood. Features: Cam operated anti-reverse pawl, optional check pawl, later style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Wedgelock' Turntable Sidecast Direct Wind Fishing Reel. (Ay 35)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and camphor laurel wood is hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel, width 2 3/8”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Drum (Spool) spring tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite - direct wind. Features: Camphor laurel wood. Optional check pawl. Early style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1938. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Bakelite and Metal 'Wedgelock' Turntable Sidecast Direct Wind Fishing Reel. (Ay 36)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and Bakelite is hard to find in original condition.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Bakelite, width 2 3/8”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Drum (Spool) spring tension nut: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite - direct wind. Features: Optional check pawl. Early style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1938. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Bakelite and Metal 'Wedgelock' Turntable Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 37)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock reel, crafted in gunmetal, brass and bakelite is hard to find in original condition..
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Bakelite, width 2 3/8”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Semi-claw drag wheel, pressed brass Crank Handle and knurled tension screw: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Hexagonal check pawl button. Later style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1940. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Wedgelock' Turntable Optional Check Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 38)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock crafted in gunmetal, brass and Camphor laurel wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel , width 2 3/8”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Sem-claw drag wheel and crank handle : Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Wedgelock turntable, early style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. 1930s.
Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: very rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood 'Wedgelock' Turntable Optional Check Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 39)
This genuine ALVEY factory-produced Wedgelock crafted in gunmetal, brass and Camphor laurel wood is very rare.
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”, stamped ALVEY. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel , width 2 1/4”. Turntable : Wedgelock Turntable with forked line guide: Cast gunmetal. Semi-claw drag wheel, pressed brass Crank Handle and knurled tension screw: Cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Wedgelock turntable, Flat crank handle, later style rear knurled grease cup provides lubrication to the spindle, c. Late 1930s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Very rare.
Alvey Metal and Wood Single Line Guide models 1940s -1960s. ( Work in progress)
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ferguson's Turntable Single Line Guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 40)
Specifications: Backplate: Cast metal, diameter 3 3/4”. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel, width 2". Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Single, cast metal. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Optional check pawl, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Counterbalanced Crank Rim Levers Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 41)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled Stainless steel, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Brass backed Camphor laurel, width 2 3/8”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: single, brass. Star Drag Wheel and counterbalanced crank handle: Cast brass. Handle Knob: Elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Lever lock turntable, Off - On drag rim lever and separate Off - On optional check lever, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Cast Gunmetal Y back Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 42)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, diameter 4 3/4”.
Cast gunmetal Y back. Drum (Spool): Silky oak, width 2 1/8". Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass, stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: Single, brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Optional check pawl, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood model 550/C4 Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 43)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled Stainless steel, diameter 5 9/16”. Drum (Spool): Brass backed Camphor laurel, width 2 1/2”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Turntable leaf spring: Stamped 550 / C4. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: single, brass. Star Drag Wheel and counterbalanced crank handle: Cast brass. Handle Knob: Elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag (Anti-reverse) button and separate Off - On Ratchet (Optional check) button, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Anti-reverse and Optional Check Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 44)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled Stainless steel, diameter 5 9/16”. Drum (Spool): Brass backed Camphor laurel, width 2 1/2”. Backplate: Stamped ALVEY. Turntable leaf spring: Not stamped. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: single, brass. Star Drag Wheel and counterbalanced crank handle: Cast brass. Handle Knob: Elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag (Anti-reverse) button and separate Off - On Ratchet (Optional check) button, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Rim Lever Larger Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 45)
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 5 1/2”. Drum (Spool): Brass-backed camphor laurel, width 2 5/8”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Single, brass. Claw drag wheel and crank handle: cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Off - On drag (Anti-reverse) lever and separate Off - On Ratchet (Optional check) lever. Larger 5 1/2" diameter line guide, c. 1940s.Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Cast Pressed Crank Single line guide Sidecast Fishing Reel. (Ay 46)
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 5/16”. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel, width 2 3/8”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: Single, brass. Crank handle: Pressed brass. Semi claw drag wheel: cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite, c. 1950s. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood D-Shaped Single Line Guide Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay 47)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 5 1/2" diameter, stamped "ALVEY". Drum (Spool): Silky oak, width 2". Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass, with stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: D -shaped, single, brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: D- shaped line guide. Optional check pawl, c. 1950s. Note: The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel-plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Model 700 / A3 / 7 Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay 48)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 7 3/8" diameter. Drum (Spool): Australian red cedar, width 2". Turntable leaf spring: Stamped 700 / A3 / 7. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass. Line Guide: Single, brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check pawl, c. 1950s.
Note: The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel-plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Ball Bearing Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay 49)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, diameter n/a. Drum (Spool): Camphor laurel, width n/a. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Cast gunmetal. Line Guide: Single, brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Spindle supported ball bearings. Optional check pawl, c. 1940s. Note: The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel-plated. Collectibility: Rare.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay 50)
Specifications: Backplate: Cast gunmetal, diameter 4 3/8”. Cast gunmetal Y back. Drum (Spool): Wood, width 2 1/2”. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): pressed brass. Line Guide: Single, brass. Crank handle: Pressed brass. Semi claw drag wheel: cast brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite, c. 1950s. Features: Later (Bigger) style rear grease cup. Note: Metal components nickel plated. Collectibility: Hard to find.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Model 400 / A3 Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay 51)
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 4" diameter. Drum (Spool): Australian red cedar, width 1 3/4". Turntable leaf spring: Stamped 400 / A3 . Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass with stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: Single, nickel plated brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check pawl, c. 1960. Note: The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components chrome-plated. Blue Alvey decal on backplate. Collectibility: Hard to find in original condition.
Alvey Metal and Wood Sidecast Fishing Reel Models Without Line Guides. Tap images for detailed specifications
Alvey 750 / A 3
Alvey 750 / A 3 (Double Alvey logo)
Alvey 750 / A 3 Ball bearing
Alvey 750 / A 3 / 7
Alvey 675 / A 3 Bakelite Bulbous handle knobs
Alvey 675 / A 3 (Bakelite Tapered handle knobs)
Alvey 675 / A 3 (Bakelite Bulbous Tapered handle knobs)
Alvey sidecast stainless steel strap back and saddle support models. Work in progress
Alvey 700 A5 8 wide drum
Alvey 700 / A 3 / 7
This metal and wood Alvey Single line guide series segment is a work in progress and also subject to final editing
ALVEY Metal and Wood Model 450 / 3 Single Line Guide Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay )
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 4 3/4" diameter. Drum (Spool): Australian red cedar, width 2". Turntable leaf spring: Not stamped . Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass with stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: Single, nickel plated brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check pawl. The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel pated. Alvey logo stamped on backplate. -c. 1950s Collectibility: Hard to find in original condition.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Model 365 / A 3 Single Line Guide Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay )
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 3 3/4" diameter. Drum (Spool): Australian red cedar, width 1 3/4". Turntable leaf spring: Stamped 365 / A3. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass with stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: Single, nickel plated brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated (tapered) bakelite. Features: Optional check pawl. The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel pated. Alvey logo stamped on backplate. -c. 1950s Collectibility: Hard to find in original condition.
ALVEY Metal and Wood Model 550 / A 3 Single Line Guide Sidecast Fishing Reel (Ay )
Specifications: Backplate: Rolled stainless steel, 5 1/2" diameter. Drum (Deep spool): Australian red cedar, width 2 1/4". Turntable leaf spring: Stamped 550 / A3. Rod Mount Seat (saddle): Pressed brass with stainless steel Lever pivot turntable lock. Line Guide: Single, nickel plated brass. Handle Knobs: Twin elongated bakelite. Features: Deep drum (spool). Optional check pawl. The backplate is made of 316-grade rolled stainless steel, with other metal components nickel pated. Alvey blue logo decal on backplate. -c. 1950s Collectibility: Hard to find in original condition.
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