Sidecast identification

[LuckyLuca]

Would one of you Fabulous chaps be able to put a manufacturer's name to this reel please?
The stamp on the inside appears to say Kings Road Leeds.
Any further info appreciated

[Wallys-Cast]

Hi Steve, when I first saw this stamp I did wonder if it was the address of Kenny Kendals Shop.
I am selling a very similar reel at the moment which I was told, originated from Leeds in the late 1950s, however mine isn't stamped and has no check arrangement but compare the front and back views.



Wal.

[Robbi]

I have one just like that Wal, no check or stamp on mine either

[Wallys-Cast]

Hi Robbi,
my first thought was those Ballinson or B Allinson reels that keep turning up but when I saw that Leeds stamp I thought it may just be Kenny Kendal. I really dont know where his shop was but if someone could confirm it was in Kings Road it may just help to identify a few more reels. It may even be the actual makers address, (Arthur Crompton).

Wal.

[Paul F]

Looks like a copy of an SE Cooke Longcast to me?

[Wallys-Cast]

I think the SE Cooke ones are much lighter and have a crank handle on the reverse side. Similar idea of course, turntable mounting etc.
I suppose the fully developed version is the Ray Walton rolling pin.

Wal.

[LuckyLuca]

Hi Steve, when I first saw this stamp I did wonder if it was the address of Kenny Kendals Shop.
I am selling a very similar reel at the moment which I was told, originated from Leeds in the late 1950s, however mine isn't stamped and has no check arrangement but compare the front and back views.

Wal.

Thanks for that Wal. The check or no check variation is interesting. I wonder if mine is a clever home modification?
Shame the partial address hasn't prodded any memories. Lost in the mists of time I guess.