Percy Wadham - The Cowes 4" Casting Reel 4-Piece For sale here is a

For sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1

The cosmetic damage doesn't prevent these reels from being fished or operating flawlessly

The action is classic glass but a bit faster than most glass rods of this era

Witness marks indented into the shoulder of the ferrule

Percy Wadham - The Cowes 4" Casting Reel 4-Piece For sale here is aFor sale here is a Percy Wadham Specialities Ltd. "The Cowes" 4 casting reel. Three finger braking slots to backplate, brass ratchet disc plate with ivory knob, triple ventilated face plate, twin ivory handles, central knurled drum screw, central boss stamped "Percy Wadham's Specialities LD Newport I. W". Spool width 1. 1", weight with backing is 11. 65 oz. The ivory brake lever engages a) free spool b) reasonably strong spring click pawl tension, and