76 A scarce Hardy St John Duralumin 3 ⅞” light salmon fly reel,

ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, three screw spring drum latch, milled nickel silver rim tension screw and Mk.I check mechanism, interior stamped “J.S.” (Jimmy Smith) and “H” (Hiduminium) beneath the check spring, wear from normal use only, circa 1940 (see illustration) £450-650