Antique German Hand Line Reel Engraved "B.B. Bochum" Cast Metal c.1900

Antique cast metal hand line reel featuring an engraved inscription reading "B.B. Bochum" on both side plates. This finely made reel retains its original turned wooden handle and spool with aged line still present.

Constructed with heavy cast side plates and precision-machined hardware, this piece dates to approximately the late 19th or early 20th century and likely represents European craftsmanship.

Whether displayed as an early fishing, surveying, or industrial line reel, it makes an outstanding addition to collections of antique tools, maritime artifacts, or early mechanical equipment.

Features

• Heavy cast metal construction
• Engraved "B.B. Bochum"
• Original turned wood handle
• Original line on spool
• Smooth mechanical crank
• European manufacture, circa 1880-1915 (attribution pending)