203 A scarce Hardy Silex Major 3 ¾” duralumin bait casting reel,

shallow cored drum with twin ebonite handles and spring release latch, ribbed brass foot, rim mounted ivorine casting trigger, knurled tension screw and rear ivorine quadrant weight indicator, interior stamped “R.H.” (Raymond Humble), wear from normal use, circa 1940 (see illustration)

£300-500