153 A scarce Hardy Perfect 3 ½” salmon fly reel,

domed ivorine handle, pierced alloy block foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark, open oval and straight line logos, wear from normal use, circa 1897 (see illustration) £450-650