Meek & Milam Frankfort KY. No. #5 with Numbered Screws German Silver Circa-1856

Extremely Rare B.F Meek & B.C. Milam Classic No #5 with 3 numbered screws German Silver Fishing Reel Circa 1856. This comes from the Duo of Americans finest Reel makers over 160 years ago. To put that in perspective That was a couple years before Lincoln would be President. This is a Rare 3 Numbered screws fantastic version of a Museum Quality reel you dont see come up for sale often. Simple put it has Amazing Handmade American classic from two Historical Makers. The Handle is in the Fisherman preferred 12 O’clock position, This Kentucky style reel is extremely fast and smooth spinning with a loud clicker and strong brake. Very Special Reel. You could look a lifetime and never find this fine Historical reel or see another in this condition…..NOTE: This reel has not been cleaned or even wiped down.