Hardy 1/2 Ebonite 3.5″ salmon fly reel German silver rims c1895

Maker: Hardy

Model: Salmon fly reel

Approximate year of manufacture: c1895

Condition: Good antique

Material: Brass & Ebonite

Length/ diameter: 3.5″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: A Hardy half ebonite 3.5″ diameter antique salmon fly reel with German silver rims, polished horn handle & oval logo to the faceplate. Correct 82mm brass foot with very slight kink to one end. No cracks to the ebonite and a good sound check clicker.