532 A rare Hardy 1894/5 Brass Perfect 2 ¾” trout fly reel,

domed bone handle, waited bridge foot, triple nickel silver cage pillars, strapped rim tension screw with Turk’s head locking nut and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, slightly dished drum with two bands of large and small perforations and recessed spindle well, faceplate stamped Rod in hand trademark and central circular patent 612 details, wear from normal use, circa 1895 (see illustration) £2000-3000