Kentucky Reels by Meek and Milam: a chronology of markings

The following are manufacturer markings you may expect to find on Meek and Milam reels. The oldest , from the 1850's are at the top and they progress through the last versions found in the early part of the 1920's.

(The No. 1, 3, etc. are examples of how the model numbers are written on the reel)

More Reels:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16

Early Reel Photos:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17

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