old fishing reels, Pflueger, Mokawk, Bronson, J.C.Higgins

Question
I found 4 old looking reels and would appreciate any help you can give me.  The most ornate is Pflueger Summit 1993L.  Second has no more identification than Mohawk inscribed on the inside.  The fishing scene is the same on both ends and is encircled by oak leaves.  The third is Bronson No. 2550 Mercury.  The fourth is identified with the signature J.C. Higgins, 537.21010, and a fish on one side.  The opposite end has a fishing scene.

Any information on the items and their value would be appreciated.  If you do not have an opinion on value, a reference as to where I might find that info would be great.

Thanks, Mary

Answer
Hello Mary,

Thank you for the question.

The Pflueger Summit is likely a circa 1940...ish bait casting reel and a handsome one at that. If in good shape, many include them in their collections.

Bronson, was started in 1920 or so and made thousands if not a million or more reels during their history. While mainly entry level reels for the masses, they did produce some large, big game reels that were VERY expensive for their time. They produced the reels under their own label as well as contracts with many major retailers: Mohawk and JC Higgins were produced for Sears and Roebuck until the early 1960's.

I am having trouble referencing the JC Higgins by the model number but for more information on all of your finds you might try:

- Robert Vermillion, right here on All Experts.com
or
-Antiquereels.com and talk with Tom Greene.

As you may have read in some of my other posts, I don't offer valuation of rods, reels and other tackle due to the subjective nature of the subject (everyone is lookin for that million dollar find) and the inability to handle, inspect and view the items in "reel" time.

So Mary, I hope I have been of some help.

Thanks for the question!

Mark