055 A rare Hardy Special Perfect 3 ¼” trout fly reel,

ivorine handle on raised faceplate, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and 1905 calliper spring check mechanism, drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped central circular logo, wear from normal use and in Hardy brown card box, circa 1906 (see illustration) £1300-1800