236 An exceptionally rare Chris Lythe early bench made prototype 4” Aerial style narrow drummed centre pin reel,

graphite anodised finish, ¾” wide caged and six spoked drum with twin rosewood handles, solid rear flange and front flange ventilated with ten holes, twin release regulator forks, polished alloy stancheon foot, rear black composition square optional check button and bar spring check mechanism, reel is in as new/unused condition and was made in the 1980’s, un-named as it was one of Lythe’s early test reels prior to entering into production (see illustration) £1600-2400