Hardy Brass Face 4.5″ Transitional Perfect Vintage Salmon Fly Reel Ex Rare

£2,495.00

Maker: Hardy

Model: Transitional brass Perfect

Approximate year of manufacture: 1896/97

Condition: Very good

Material: Brass and alloy

Length/ diameter: 4.5″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Salmon fly fishing

TT opinion: Another superb and rare Hardy transitional Perfect made around 1896/97 with alloy perforated spool, rare waisted alloy pillars, fat original white handle, one piece original alloy foot, early 1896 internal check mechanism and having all three Hardy trade marks stamped to the face. Turns fine with good strong click. 15 cusps to alloy spool. No drum rock or play. A very early reel in original condition made only for a short time. You don’t often see them like this!

** All rods and reels include 12 months warranty only from Thomas Turner. Subject to T&Cs.**

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