425 A rare Hardy Fortuna 4 ¼” big game centre pin reel,

twin reverse tapered ebonite handles on flat brass cross-bar arm mounted below a knurled circular tension adjusting wheel, ribbed brass  foot, Andreas patent anti-reverse drum mechanism, rear mounted optional check lever, backplate stamped make and model details, good overall condition with light wear from normal use only, 1930’s (see illustration) £2000-3000