508 A scarce early Hardy Perfect 3 ⅛” trout fly reel,

domed ivorine handle on milled brass cup, 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, wear from normal use only, circa 1898 £350-550