DESIREABLE EARLY ROSS “R SERIES” REELS WITH EXTRA SPOOLS

DESIREABLE EARLY ROSS “R SERIES” REELS WITH EXTRA SPOOLS

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These reels were handmade by Ross Hauck in the late 1970’s and at the time retailed for $464.50 for a set of 3: $596.50 with 3 extra spools. The ventilated spools are known by collectors as “Daisy” pattern and only found on early reels. 1) 3 reel set sizes 1,2 and 3 with ventilated spools in original wooden box with sliding cover. Reels have black anodized finish with early matte aluminum feet and tension drag adjustment. Sides are marked “the” “ROSS REEL” “Etna, CA” and with S#s all three reels are “No. 00101” without size prefix. No owners name is present. Early advertising notes: “each set of 3 reels will have matching serial numbers with the name of the owner hand engraved on each reel”. Also includes early Ross Reel literature with handwritten notes and creases. 2) Ross #3, black anodized finish on body and foot. Marked “the” “ROSS REEL” “Etna, CA” and with S# “No. 3-0798”. In cardboard box marked for a # 1.3) 2 spare spools; solid for #3 reels. 4) 5 spare spools. 2 #1 ventilated (in box, 1 without), 2 #2 ventilated both in boxes, 1 #3 ventilated in box. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III.