225 A scarce Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 3 ⅜” trout fly reel,
ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, contracted drum with six rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark, enclosed oval and straight line logos, bright finish to faceplate and cage retaining most of the original dark lead finish, in un-named block leather case, circa 1898 (see illustration) £800-1200
SKU: 225
Category: Fly reel