Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7'4" and the prior description is

and the prior description is as follows (we've included the prior photos in the listing as well):

The spool screw is a replacement and the smooth brass reel foot has been altered to fit on modern rods

Medium fast action and a bit on the parabolic side

Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised African Blackwood spacer

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7'4" and the prior description isAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt