509 A rare Hardy Perfect “1910” silent check 4” salmon fly reel,

ivorine handle, brass foot, revolving nickel silver line guide, brass strapped tension screw and rarely seen 1910 calliper spring operated silent pressure brake mechanism (see Drewett J.: Hardy Bros… pg.159), slightly dished drum with milled nickel silver locking nut, faceplate stamped central circular logo, only very light signs of wear to finish from normal use, a very rarely seen silent check variant which J.D. surmised was probably only made for one year in 1910 (see illustration) £700-1000