MEISSELBACH Expert #21

Description

A collector's Meisselbach #21 Expert, nickel plated brass.  Exposed rear click and pawl in VG mechanical condition. Advertisements were uncovered prior to P. White's publication released in 2006 wherein he confirmed the existence of the #21 in at least two versions, the pin drag, and the exposed rear click and pawl.  1883-1895.  Those I have are marked only "Expert" on one frame crossmemeber.
The frame and spool are the same as was used on the #22, thus it was thought prior to be a #22.  It is however different from the #22 in that the foot is secured to the frame with either heavy plain or nickel plated brass screws (not rivets) and the spool is held in place on the frame by a unique 1/4-40 tpi brass nut secured by a black steel machine screw inserted into the spool spindle.
This one is an exposed rear click and pawl, all parts are original.  The gear is attached to the spool and the pawl and spring are inside the frame upright.  The #21 is relatively unknown and rarely seen for sale. Ships to continental US only.