REEL: Rarely seen, Allcock’s Aerial model 5138, 3.5” diameter alloy backed unventilated ebonite drum reel, 6 spoke, see through drum, 7/8” wide, drum release only, no tension regulator fitted, twin tapered horn handles, brass factory BP line guide with nickel pillars, correct smooth brass foot, calliper check spring and pawl, backplate brass on off button, retains most original black lead finish, makers circle logo stamp to backplate “Allcock & Co Ltd, Redditch England, , The Allcock Aerial”, this logo c1930 and not normally seen on this early reel dating it c1930, late production for this model, spins perfectly straight, no wobble, all original fittings, superb example.