Age of fishing reel?

[sirlostalot]

Anyone know the age range for this reel?
It has stamped on it "Made by James Heddon's Sons Dowagiac Mich 3-15"

 

[nhbenz]

1920's is what I seem to find on the web.

 

[Blacksheep]

Might help.

(Nice piece, any indication of missing parts ie, anti-backlash bar?)

See item #24,#32

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/12391

And also,(no pic but there is a short description on top)
http://luresnreels.com/heddon.html

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I've had few of these types. Mid 20's I'd say....Looks like someone was flying a kite with it judging by the twine still attached.

 

[RPG]

I've had few of these types. Mid 20's I'd say....Looks like someone was flying a kite with it judging by the twine still attached.

Actually, the fishing line during that era was either braided or twine. The stuff will not rot. I think it is original fishing line.

 

[sirlostalot]

Ok thanks guys