Australian Old, Collectable, Antique, and Vintage Fishing Reels. ReeLpedia® and ReeLman's Rare Reels page 48.
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Collecting Fishing Reels and Associated Memborillia Storage Presentation Boxes.
Engaging in the collection of vintage storage presentation boxes adds a fascinating dimension to the pursuit of old fishing reels and associated memorabilia. This hobby delves deep into the rich history of these artifacts, preserving them as cherished relics for future generations. It not only provides enthusiasts with a tangible connection to the past but also unravels the intricate stories behind these beloved items.
One compelling aspect of collecting these original storage boxes is their ability to offer a wealth of information about the manufacturer, their location, technical specifications, and other pertinent details related to the items they once housed. These boxes serve as more than mere containers; they are gateways to understanding the context and provenance of the collectibles they accompany.
Avid collectors place considerable value on acquiring memorabilia, especially when it includes its original storage box. Interestingly, in some cases, the box itself, in its pristine condition, can hold as much value as the item it contains. Given that these boxes were often discarded by their original owners, finding them in such impeccable order presents a significant challenge. Consequently, they become highly sought-after treasures among enthusiasts seeking to augment their collections with these rare and elusive pieces.
Thus, the pursuit of collecting vintage storage presentation boxes not only enriches the appreciation for old fishing reels and associated memorabilia but also adds layers of historical significance and intrigue to the hobby. Through the careful preservation of these boxes, collectors contribute to the ongoing narrative of these artifacts, ensuring that their stories endure for years to come.
Below, you'll find a curated collection showcasing some of the rarest fishing reel boxes and their associated memorabilia.
Presented by reeLpedia® as of 9/3/2024.
These two ALPHA FLEXON fishing reel display storage boxes are presented here in their original condition. The value of these boxes exceeds that of the original reel it houses.
A rare EBRO No. 71 Slipping Drum 4 1/2-inch fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original excellent condition. The value of this particular box exceeds that of the original reel it houses and is highly sought after by enthusiasts.
Rare CAPSTAN plastics
Telescopic Bait Trap storage Box. Circa 1960s
CAPSTAN plastics
Bait Bucket presented here with its rare Box.
Rare ALVEY Telescopic Bait Trap storage Box first produced around the 1960s
SURFMASTER De-Liar weighing scales presented with its rare Box.
ALPHA OMEGA spinning reel Box, vauled more than
the reel it contains.
ALPHA CRESTA spinning reel presented here with its rare Box.
ALPHA 408 spinning reel presented here with its rare Box.
SPORTSMASTER multiplying revolving drum fishing reel, rare original presentation storage box.
GRAEME JUNIOR reel presented here with its rare Box.
This rare CAPSTAN Centre Pin No. 38N 3 1/2-inch fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original excellent condition. The value of this particular box exceeds that of the MINT condition reel it houses and is highly sought after by enthusiasts.
STEELITE Bakelite Fishing Tackle Container, rare storage Box. Circa 1940s
A rare ACADEMY 3 1/4-inch Nottingham fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original excellent condition. The value of this particular box exceeds that of the MINT condition reel it houses and is highly sought after by enthusiasts.
A rare ACADEMY 4-inch Nottingham fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original condition. The value of this particular box exceeds that of the reel it houses and is highly sought after by enthusiasts.
CASTMASTER multiplying revolving drum fishing reel presented with its rare original presentation box, paperwork, and the reel storage calico slip bag.
CAPSTAN 77 thread-line spinning reel presented here with its rare early Box, user booklet, optional shallow spool and lube tube with box ,all in mint condition.
CAPSTAN77 Fast Retrieve thread-line spinning reel in mint condition, presented here with its rare Box that's also in mint order.
HUME thread-line spinning reel in mint condition, presented here with its rare Box that's also in mint order.
ZEPHYR thread-line spinning reel in mint condition, presented here with its rare Box, spare spool in its red container that's also in mint order.
FLORIDA close face spinning reel presented here with its rare Box.
AUTO FLITE closed face spinning reel presented here with its rare Box.
HANDLEY MODEL B
casting reel in mint order, presented with Box, user guide and Handley tool.
Early CLASMI reel presented here with its rare early storage box.
A rare RAINBOW fly fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original condition. The value of this particular box exceeds that of the reel it houses and is highly sought after by enthusiasts.
A rare DAWSON fly fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original condition. The value of this particular box is similar to that of the reel it houses and is highly sought after by collectors.
SEAMARTIN MONARCH surf casting reel in mint condition presented here with its rare Box.
SEAMARTIN Mk. 2 surf casting reel produced by F & T mouldings (ACMIL) Melbourne, Presented here is its rare Box,
manufactured by Visy Melbourne, Australia.
DAWSON fly fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original condition. The value of this particular box is similar to that of the reel it houses and is highly sought after by collectors.
DAWSON fly fishing reel display storage box is presented here in its original condition. The value of this particular box with its user guide pamphlet is similar to that of the reel it houses and is highly sought after by collectors.
Cussons De Luxe Fly reel in mint condition presented here with its rare Box.
Cussons Standard model Fly reel in mint condition presented here with its original Box.
A mint condition ALPHA No. 282 5 inch Slipping Drum and lineguard reel presented here with its rare early storage box.
An ALPHA No. 286 5 inch Non Reverse Slipping Drum reel presented here with its hard to find storage box.
A mint condition early ALPHA Narrow Drum reel presented here with its rare presentation storage box.
CAPSTAN 69/5" Star Drag reel presented here with its rare early Box, user booklet, and lubricant tube with box ,all in mint condition.
CAPSTAN 69 Star Drag Reels later presentation storage box displayed here in mint condition.
TRUKAST Star Drag Reel in mint condition, displayed with it rare presentation storage box.
Note: This segment showcasing rare vintage boxes is a work in progress, and the descriptions are subject to final editing upon completion.