222 A good Hardy Nottingham 1911 Silex action 4” centre pin reel,

figured walnut drum with twin horn handles on elliptical brass plates, recessed spindle well and brass telephone drum latch, Bickerdyke line guide, rim mounted brake lever, brass starback foot, stamped make and model details, very good overall condition and a rarely seen model fitted with the dual Silex action mechanism in 1911 only (see Drewett J.: Hardy Brothers…, pg.295), circa 1911 (see illustration) £300-400