260 A rare Hardy 1896 Brass Perfect Houghton Dry Fly 2 ⅝” wide drummed trout fly reel,

domed ivorine handle, block foot pierced seven holes, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, pen ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, rarely seen solid “economy” drum (no perforations) with milled nickel silver tension screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark, enclosed oval and straight line logos, wear to patina from normal use, circa 1896 (see illustration) £2000-3000