422 A fine and rare Hardy 7” Ocean mahogany sea centre pin reel,

brass backed wooden drum with twin tapered treen handles on elliptical brass plates, recessed spindle well and brass telephone drum latch, Bickerdyke line guide, alloy lined backplate with brass starback foot, sliding optional check button and calliper spring check mechanism, foot stancheon stamped retailers details (Slater made), in overall excellent condition, (see Drewett J.: Hardy Bros. pg. 372), made 1896-97 only (see illustration)

£800-1000