Richard E. Fenner was granted a fishing reel patent on June 7, 1892 and assigned half to Charles H. Falch. The reel is made of German silver. A reel bearing only C.H. Falch’s name has been found.
The C.H. FALCH Reel Incorporating the R.E. FENNER June 7, 1892 Patent
The RICHARD E. FENNER Fishing Reel Patent
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