Fishy business!

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by rhiwfield, Aug 4, 2017.

  1. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    So the question is, from high to low, can you order the following fishy items in terms of value?

    (please note these have only just been bought as part of auction lots, so we don't have sold values yet, only our provisional estimates)

    A) The C H Brannam 1903 sgraffito puzzle jug (with one damaged spout)
    B) The 1937 Hardy Angling guide with coronation cover but binding loose and cover separated
    C) Rod eyes and turned wood stoppers
    D) The Bernard hook scale
    E) Vintage Devon minnows
    F) Stirling's anglers scales

    No prizes, but maybe the odd eye-opener ;)

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  2. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    Oh, I just know I'm going to be completely wrong, but I'll play along.

    From high to low...

    E) Vintage Devon minnows
    A) The C H Brannam 1903 sgraffito puzzle jug (with one damaged spout)
    C) Rod eyes and turned wood stoppers
    B) The 1937 Hardy Angling guide with coronation cover but binding loose and cover separated
    D) The Bernard hook scale
    F) Stirling's anglers scales
     
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  3. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    Interesting, I have the Devon minnows last!
     
  4. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    You'll be surprised what the old Devon minnows go for!!
     
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  5. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    Now I was thinking these were about £10 for the lot.
     
  6. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    Anyone else have guesses? I'm interested in knowing the order. :)
     
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  7. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Highest $$$ to lowest $
    E
    C (just because I see what look like ceramic eyelets)
    A
    B
    D
    F
     
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  8. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I know nothing about this, sold an old fishing lure once for good money, that's about it. Will take a guess. (Highest to lowest)

    E) Vintage Devon minnows
    C) Rod eyes and turned wood stoppers
    A) The C H Brannam 1903 sgraffito puzzle jug (with one damaged spout)
    B) The 1937 Hardy Angling guide with coronation cover but binding loose and cover separated
    D) The Bernard hook scale
    F) Stirling's anglers scales

    Edit: Just realized my guesses matched Rayo's.
     
  9. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    LOL!!
     
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  10. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    OK, we've now listed all of these on 7 day auction and my provisional order of high to low is :
    D) The Bernard hook scale (one sold at Tennents auctioneers for £140 + premium)
    A) The C H Brannam 1903 sgraffito puzzle jug (with one damaged spout) Might be wrong on this but combination of puzzle jug and sgraffito decoration makes me rate it quite highly
    F) Stirling's anglers scales (one sold for £33 on an angling site)
    C) Rod eyes and turned wood stoppers (might surprise me yet, yes, there are some ceramic eyelets)
    B) The 1937 Hardy Angling guide with coronation cover but binding loose and cover separated (condition makes me think £20-£30 price)
    E) Vintage Devon minnows (I hope I'm wrong on these but I don't see any high value)

    Wild card: Also listed is a (pre reel numbering) Mitchell Reel booklet (from the 1950s)
     
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  11. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    Wow, the hook scale is second highest? Didn't see that one coming.
     
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  12. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Me neither!

    Do let us know the order once sold. Fun game! :)
     
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  13. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I'd say the minnows first because I've seen those prices. I'm not familiar with the other items.
     
  14. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    Results:
    The Bernard hook scale SOLD £140
    Stirling's Anglers Scales SOLD £35
    Rod eyes and turned wood stoppers SOLD £20
    Vintage Devon Minnows SOLD £8

    Wild Card: Mitchell Reel Instructions SOLD £11

    Unsold:
    The C H Brannam 1903 sgraffito puzzle jug
    1937 Hardy Angling guide
     
  15. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Wow. I need to go through my Dad's tackle boxes again.
     
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