449 A fine Hardy Perfect 3 ⅜ trout fly reel,

domed ivorine handle, pierced brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, contracted drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark and straight line logo, reel retains virtually all the original dark lead finish and is in overall very good condition, circa 1900 £350-450