452 A fine Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 3 ⅝” trout fly reel and block leather case,

domed ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, contracted drum with four rim cusps and nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trademark, enclosed oval and straight line logos, cage factory re-leaded at some time, case strap a.f., circa 1900 (see illustration) £800-1200