Historical Floats..............
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Now that's interesting. Do you have any other information, maybe some photos of the float workshop??
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July 1892Ardencrest wrote:I can explain the mystery about Tay wires. They were named after my great-grandfather, Alfred Tay, who was foreman of Allcock's float workshop in the late 19thC. He also designed and made the Tay's Patent float.
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Farlows catalogue 1919-20. Apologies for the pictureMike Wilson wrote:Thanks for that GOS. Must find myself a 30's Allcocks catalogue.
Nobby - At Sandown [Carp Society Show] last Sunday I overheard someone telling how a well known tackle company had invented the quick release leads [so making them richer!]. It wasn't my place to tell them that Hardy's were selling 2 versions of 'release' leads prior to the 1930's.
As you say there is little that is new in angling.
Mike
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Very interesting Harry H.
Will be at the same pub tomorrow for the launch of Roach 2 by Mark Wintle
I'll be propping up the bar no doubt as my friend Dave has to work sadly.
Mike
Will be at the same pub tomorrow for the launch of Roach 2 by Mark Wintle
I'll be propping up the bar no doubt as my friend Dave has to work sadly.
Mike
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This Allcocks 'Automatic release' pike/sea float is probably the pride of my antique float collection - circa 1915:
Prices for early floats really seem to be on the up presently - perhaps not surprising considering how rare and fragile they are,. but the interest and connection to the past outweighs material values for me. Here's a few more old campaigners:
I believe the one on the far left below is a pelican quill - these ceased production around 1935 due to American conservation laws. The 'snake head' in the centre was a cheap eBay find - they're still out there!
Prices for early floats really seem to be on the up presently - perhaps not surprising considering how rare and fragile they are,. but the interest and connection to the past outweighs material values for me. Here's a few more old campaigners:
I believe the one on the far left below is a pelican quill - these ceased production around 1935 due to American conservation laws. The 'snake head' in the centre was a cheap eBay find - they're still out there!
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Very nice collection there John, thanks for sharing!
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Wonderful old floats, Mike's house must be a veritable treasure trove of angling goodies, I'd love a good rummage
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I do love those old floats JM, thanks for showing them.
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Dave B
Your welcome. Wait for the weather to pick up a bit and we can make a day of it BBQ etc. Bring your good lady so she can drive you home
Mike
Your welcome. Wait for the weather to pick up a bit and we can make a day of it BBQ etc. Bring your good lady so she can drive you home
Mike