Bradford & Anthony Reels – Boston, MA

Bradford & Anthony reels were made for them by other companies. They were a large fishing tackle dealer in Boston, MA. The business did make rods and flies. Bradford & Anthony was one of the largest tackle houses in the New England states area. The original company was Martin L. Bradford Co. and it started in 1845. Bradford & Anthony reels were sold starting in 1867 through 1883. They sold the business to Dame, Stoddard & Kendall in 1883.


The M.L. BRADFORD German Silver 200 Yard Reel, Circa 1850

The Small German Silver Fly Reel, Circa 1880

The 300 Yard Size Brass Reel, Circa 1880

Bradford & Anthony Brass Reel


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MARTIN L. BRADFORD Ad in 1850 Boston City Directory

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MARTIN L. BRADFORD & Co. Ad in 1865 “Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times” Magazine

1871 ad

BRADFORD & ANTHONY Ad in 1871 Book “Fur, Fin and Feather: Game Laws”

1874 ad

BRADFORD & ANTHONY 1874 Ad in “Forest & Stream”

1882 ad

BRADFORD & ANTHONY 1882 Ad in “Forest & Stream”

dame stoddard kendall 1883 ad

DAME, STODDARD & KENDALL 1883 Ad in “Forest & Stream”