Hardy Alnwick antique GUT Gauge for measuring lines, with leather case, x rare

Maker: Chesterman for Hardy

Model: Gut gauge

Approximate year of manufacture: 1900

Condition: Fine original

Material: Steel leather

Length/ diameter: 4″ x1″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: A rare antique gut gauge, stamped Sold by Hardy Brothers Ltd Alnwick, made by Chesterman, Sheffield, England. One of the rarest Hardy accessories to find. measures approx. 4” x1”, scale marked to both sides, used for measuring gut lines for fishing. Factory original condition and comes in makers fitted leather case.