248 A fine Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 4 ¼” salmon fly reel,

 domed ivorine handle, pierced brass foot, strapped rim tension screw with Turk’s head locking nut and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark and straight line logo, reel retains much of the original bronze patina and lead finish, circa 1903 (see illustration)

£500-800