150 A fine and rare Hardy 1894 Brass Houghton Dry Fly Perfect 2 ⅝” wide drummed trout fly reel,

domed bone handle, pierced and waisted bridge foot, full annular nickel silver wire rim and triple cage pillars, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, slightly dished drum with recessed threaded spindle well, ventilated arbour and two bands of large and small perforations, faceplate stamped shaded Rod in Hand trademark and central circular 612 patent details, light wear from normal use only, circa 1894 (see illustration)

£2500-4500