Boxes
As with tins, boxes are a great platform for advertising. Why just use a generic box when you can instead show off your flair for design. Most collectible tackle has greater value when accompanied by its original box and often times the empty box is worth more than the item itself !
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This Rare Julius vom Hofe Reel Box Is Just 3″ Tall And 2.75″ Wide. Collectors Refer To This Type Of Box As “Chimney” Style.

- Orvis “New England Selection” Box. Since Orvis Was Established in 1856 And This Box Says “Seventy Years” The Box Can Be Dated To 1926.

- Not All Boxes Are Square. This Farlow Box Measures Just 1-5/8″ In Diameter. The Panton Street Address Dates To As Early As 1926.

The Earliest Version Of Hardy Brothers Smallest “Neroda” Fly Box With Windows. Note The Tiny Knobs On The Sliding Windows.

An Empty Abbey & Imbrie Box Measuring 2.75″ Tall, 2.25″ Across And .5″ Deep. I wonder What It Held ?

Conroy, Bissett & Malleson Operated In New York From 1875 To 1881 …So Its Rather Amazing This 2″ Wide Box Survived That Long In Such Nice Condition

A Kosmic Line Spool Box With Two Wood Spools. Note The Small Differences In The Label When Compared To The Similar Box Above On This Page. My Guess Is This Box Is Earlier.
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This Rare Julius vom Hofe Reel Box Is Just 3″ Tall And 2.75″ Wide. Collectors Refer To This Type Of Box As “Chimney” Style.
- Orvis “New England Selection” Box. Since Orvis Was Established in 1856 And This Box Says “Seventy Years” The Box Can Be Dated To 1926.
- Not All Boxes Are Square. This Farlow Box Measures Just 1-5/8″ In Diameter. The Panton Street Address Dates To As Early As 1926.

The Earliest Version Of Hardy Brothers Smallest “Neroda” Fly Box With Windows. Note The Tiny Knobs On The Sliding Windows.

An Empty Abbey & Imbrie Box Measuring 2.75″ Tall, 2.25″ Across And .5″ Deep. I wonder What It Held ?

Conroy, Bissett & Malleson Operated In New York From 1875 To 1881 …So Its Rather Amazing This 2″ Wide Box Survived That Long In Such Nice Condition

A Kosmic Line Spool Box With Two Wood Spools. Note The Small Differences In The Label When Compared To The Similar Box Above On This Page. My Guess Is This Box Is Earlier.
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I Buy Old Tackle ~ Click Here
reelsmith@aol.com
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All Rights Reserved