051 A very rare Hardy Field 2 ⅝” trout fly reel,

alloy faceplate with lipped rim, two screw spindle boss and domed ivory handle on milled brass cup, contracted brass drum, waisted brass bridge foot, triple hollow brass drum pillars, faceplate stamped model details, only very light wear to lead finish and a very rarely seen example in the smallest production  size, circa 1896 (see illustration) £600-900