Pettengill sidemount reel 14' gilt title and decoration on

gilt title and decoration on the spine

The script on the butt section has received an extra coat of varnish

down-locking reel seat over fine rosewood spacer

Very clean cane work

The tensioner screw also may be a replacement but it works as intended

Pettengill sidemount reel 14' gilt title and decoration onFor sale here is a nice example of a Pettengill sidemount reel. Made by Albert Pettengill circa 1887. This example, stamped "2 Pat Pdg" on the foot, has a checkered disk, a constant click, and 14 "cut outs" to allow lines to dry while still on the reel. In good condition with full unmolested foot and original wooden grasp. The nickel plating over brass is still mostly intact.