An extremely rare Hardy 1891 Brass Perfect “Economy” model 2 ½” wide drummed trout fly reel,
An extremely rare Hardy 1891 Brass Perfect “Economy” model 2 ½” wide drummed trout fly reel,An extremely rare Hardy 1891 Brass Perfect “Economy” model 2 ½” wide drummed trout fly reel,

540 An extremely rare Hardy 1891 Brass Perfect “Economy” model 2 ½” wide drummed trout fly reel,

tapered antler horn handle, stancheon foot pierced three holes, nickel silver wire half line guide mounted on two raised rim lugs, solid dished drum with central spindle recess, fixed calliper spring check mechanism and no ball bearing race, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark and central 612 patent details, small, old chip to horn handle otherwise reel is in good overall condition and is only the second version of this model we have seen (previous reel was sold by Angling Auctions in April 2019), a very rare opportunity to acquire one of the rarest of all the Brass Perfect range, circa 1891/2 (see illustration) £3500-5500

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** John Drewett notes in his book Hardy Brothers, the Masters, The Men and Their Reels (pg. 120) that a handwritten note in the 1891 factory catalogue indicated, for a reduction of 4/- per size, Perfect reels could be purchased as an economy version i.e. less regulator, ball bearings and drum perforations, J.D. goes on to surmise that there is a very strong likelihood only very few of these models were actually produced as most Hardy clients were affluent enough to afford the more expensive fully furnished option

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