{"product_id":"antique-b-f-meek-son-no-33-blue-grass-baitcasting-fishing-reel-louisville-ky-pat-1904-1905","title":"Antique B.F. Meek \u0026 Son No. 33 Blue Grass Baitcasting Fishing Reel | Louisville, KY | Pat. 1904 \u0026 1905","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eAntique B.F. Meek \u0026amp; Son No. 33 Blue Grass baitcasting reel manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky during the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eThis reel is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qbymim\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eB.F. Meek \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9is280\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eLouisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t2tbl3\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eNo. 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oh41lu\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eBlue Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o64hjt\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eCarter's Patent July 24, 1904\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"796n2r\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"722\"\u003ePatent November 28, 1905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eA desirable early Kentucky-made reel from one of America's premier fishing tackle manufacturers. The reel retains its original white handle knob, original reel foot, crisp maker's markings, and an attractive untouched patina. It appears complete with the original spool and level of wear expected from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1270\" class=\"\"\u003eCondition is very good for its age with normal finish wear, scratches, and oxidation from use and storage. The handle turns freely. Mechanical operation has not been fully tested, so it is being sold as a collectible vintage fishing reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of antique fishing tackle, Blue Grass reels, B.F. Meek memorabilia, or early American sporting goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hbwri5\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eAuthentic B.F. Meek \u0026amp; Son reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wug0xu\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eModel No. 33 Blue Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xo6dl3\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eLouisville, Kentucky manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7nbf7a\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eEarly 20th century (circa 1905 to 1915)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nydqc4\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eOriginal white handle knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yw07rx\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eOriginal reel foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2v15qr\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eStrong, legible stampings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h2k2xj\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eUntouched collector patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45339940126789,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_1213.jpg?v=1783875140","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/antique-b-f-meek-son-no-33-blue-grass-baitcasting-fishing-reel-louisville-ky-pat-1904-1905","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}