195 A fine Hardy Perfect 3 ¼” Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 1952-2012 trout fly reel,

limited edition of 250 reels this is a rare un-numbered factory retained model with ivorine handle, brass foot, red agate line guide (no cracks), strapped rim tension screw and 1912 style check mechanism, milled nickel silver drum locking nut and faceplate stamped Rod in hand trade mark, model details and royal cypher, as new condition and sold with fitted block leather case, leather cased bronze commemoration medallion, in fitted card case and sold with a letter of provenance from Hardy’s, dated March 2012 (see illustration)

£600-900