168 A rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¾” wide drummed trout fly reel,

ivorine handle, pierced alloy foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spiring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark and straight line logo, light wear from normal use, circa 1900 (see illustration) £600-900