178 A scarce Hardy Eureka 3 ½” centre pin reel,

“spitfire” finish alloy model, shallow cored drum with slotted arbour, twin ebonite handles, nickel silver telephone drum latch and multi-perforated faceplate, ribbed brass foot, rim mounted nickel silver optional check lever and bar spring check mechanism, only very light signs of use and in original brown card trade box, circa 1940 (see illustration) £300-400