Hardy 2.5″ all brass crank wind reel with rod in hand

Maker: Hardy

Model: Brass crankwind

Approximate year of manufacture: 1895

Condition:

Material: Brass

Length/ diameter: 2.5″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: To collect

Item stock location: Weston super Mare

TT opinion: A rare Hardy Brass Trout winch, size 2 1/2″ diameter with domed horn handle on waisted straight crank winding arm, triple cage pillars, fixed constant check and faceplate stamped with oval logo. Turns with a nice crisp ‘click’. Minor water marks to faceplate.