Some of you may have read the story of T J Harrington elsewhere on this site and when I wrote tat page I was certain that I had an example of all the relevant Harrington reels, including a version of the "Omnia" fixed spool reel. One of the Harrington reels that appears less often is the Regina, a multiplying version of the popular Gemina and I was pleased to acquire an example for the page. Then this turned up....
Firstly I must apologise for the photo quality - I wanted to get this photographed quickly ... The reel on the right in the first and second image is the Regina from the collection. On the left is the newcomer. It has many features in common with the Regina, same multiplying capabilities, same checkwork. Where it differes is in the frame casting, the spool perforations and the handle. The casting is also completely lacking in any branding. Clearly it is Harrington, and possibly an earlier version of the Regina? But why no branding? One though was that it may be a prototype, but then how does a prototype reel from a maker in Walton on Thames find its way to north Northumberland, where this reel was sourced?
It's things like this that make running WVFFM so much fun, thanks for coming to look and sharing with me!
It's things like this that make running WVFFM so much fun, thanks for coming to look and sharing with me!
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