. Book of the black bass. Black bass; Bass fishing. Fig. 28. Vertner's J. F. Meek Reel, Front View. Fig. 29. Vertner's J. F. Meek Reel, Back View. It seems that about the time that Jonathan F. Meek made his lirst reel, in 1833, or soon after, at least one reel was made by Theodore Xoel, also a watchmaker of Frankfort. J. F. Meek continued to make reels until about 1840, when he formed a partnership with his brother, B'enjamin F. ^Feek, who was likewise a fine watchmaker. After this the reels were made by B. F. Meek, and stamped " J. F. & B. F. ; Fig. 28.— Solid silver reel m


. Book of the black bass. Black bass; Bass fishing. Fig. 28. Vertner's J. F. Meek Reel, Front View. Fig. 29. Vertner's J. F. Meek Reel, Back View. It seems that about the time that Jonathan F. Meek made his lirst reel, in 1833, or soon after, at least one reel was made by Theodore Xoel, also a watchmaker of Frankfort. J. F. Meek continued to make reels until about 1840, when he formed a partnership with his brother, B'enjamin F. ^Feek, who was likewise a fine watchmaker. After this the reels were made by B. F. Meek, and stamped " J. F. & B. F. ; Fig. 28.— Solid silver reel made by J. F. Meek about 1840. In good condition. Diameter, 1^2 inches; length, 1 15/16 inches. Fig. 29.— Back disk-plate of No. 28. Gearing about same as No. 27. The pillars are made arching instead of Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henshall, James Alexander, 1844- [from old catalog]. Cincinnati, The Robert Clarke company


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