Can you help date & type of Allcocks reel

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Barbelseeker
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Can you help date & type of Allcocks reel

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I am afraid I have no catalogues to refer to. This reel was given to me in about 1988, by H Waterfall, Secretary of Nottingham Piscatorial Society, who stated that it had belonged to his father in law Herbert Hickling. That would place it as far as I am aware in the era pre-1945. It is somewhat moth-eaten and has lost a handle but otherwise despite its age still spins well and true. It measures 4" across drum flanges and it is 1&1/4" wide

Thanking you all in anticipation.
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It is an Aerial "Popular", Garry Mills should be able to sort/replace the handles for you!
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As Lea Dweller says a Popular circ 1930 should be just the job for the Barbel you're seeking
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Lovely reel there Barbelseeker... some TLC and it will be a joy to use I am sure .

Plus you know its history !

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