296 A rare Hardy 1892/3 Transitional Brass Perfect 4 ¼” salmon fly reel,

domed bone handle. pierced and waisted bridge foot, nickel silver drum rim and quadruple cage pillars, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings (some steel replacements), slightly dished drum with two bands of large and small perforations, recessed and threaded spindle well, faceplate stamped shaded Rod in Hand trademark and central circular 612 patent details, wear from normal use as you would expect for a reel of such age, circa 1892 (see illustration)

£2500-4500