450 A rare Hardy 1891 Brass perfect 4 ¼” salmon fly reel and block leather case,

 domed bone handle, stancheon foot, pierced three holes, quarter nickel silver wire line guide mounted on two raised rim lugs, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with steel bearings, slightly dished drum with hollow ventilated spindle, drum face with two bands of large and small perforations, faceplate stamped central 612 patent details, Rod in Hand trademark and enclosed oval log, light wear to bronze patina from normal use, case strap a.f., circa 1891 (see illustration)

£4000-6000