371 A scarce Hardy 1896 Brass Perfect 3 ½” salmon fly reel,

domed ivorine handle, block foot pierced six holes, strapped rim tension screw (lacking Turk’s head locking nut) and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings (two lacking), slightly dished drum with two bands of large and small perforations and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark, enclosed oval and straight line logos, wear from normal use and in Hardy card box, circa 1896 (see illustration) £1400-2400