204 A scarce Hardy Silex Major Extra Wide 3 ¾” bait casting reel,

“spitfire” alloy model with 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 “J.D.” (Jimmy Dodds), wear to finish from normal use, circa 1940 (see illustration) £200-300