Answer a few multiple-choice questions about your reel to identify the model number and approximate production date of your Allcock Aerial. This tool assumes you have the reel in front of you, and that you can remove the line drum and identify basic features.
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What material is the backplate made from?
Ebonite
Wood
Aluminium
This tool uses Bob Singleton's classification system from the book 'The Allcock Aerial: a Collectors Guide'. It is not a valuation service, and accuracy is not guaranteed. It will not identify prototype, special order, or non-Allcock Aerials (e.g. Aerial-type reels by Chris Lythe, Richard Carter, Fred Crouch etc.)
Please report any errors to me.
The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
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The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
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"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
8916
Sea Aerial
1930-1964
Sea Aerial
1930-1964
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"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
7995
Improved Coxon Aerial
1925-1928
Improved Coxon Aerial
1925-1928
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"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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4104-T1
Six Spoke Coxon Aerial
1896-1905
Six Spoke Coxon Aerial
1896-1905
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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4104-T3
Three Spoke Coxon Aerial
1896-1905
Three Spoke Coxon Aerial
1896-1905
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"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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4104-T4
Coxon Aerial – Roller-back
1896-1905
Coxon Aerial – Roller-back
1896-1905
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Rod Fisher
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
4108A-T1
Six Spoke Coxon Aerial with tension regulator
1905-1928
Six Spoke Coxon Aerial with tension regulator
1905-1928
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Rod Fisher
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4108A-T2
Four Spoke Coxon Aerial with tension regulator
1905-1928
Four Spoke Coxon Aerial with tension regulator
1905-1928
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Rod Fisher
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
4108A-T3
Coxon Aerial – Roller-back with tension regulator
1905-1928
Coxon Aerial – Roller-back with tension regulator
1905-1928
Last edited by Rod Fisher on Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Rod Fisher
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
5100
Unventilated Aerial
1914/1915
Unventilated Aerial
1914/1915
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey