Hardy Uniqua salmon fly reel 4″ retaining excellent dark finish

Maker: Hardy

Model: Uniqua

Approximate year of manufacture: 1915

Condition: Excellent for age 

Material: Alloy dark lead finish

Length/diameter: 4″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Display

Item stock location: Weston

Notes:

Just in as part of a large collection, this super Hardy Uniqua 4″ diameter fly reel with white domed handle, Nickle silver oval drum latch stamped ‘OIL’ and JEAN BRUCE very lightly stamped to face ( Hardly noticeable). 94mm straight brass foot, fixed MK I check circa 1915. Quite unusual Hardy marking to face face. Good clean original white handle. Good constant check. No drum play or rock, no line burns to pillars or rims. Retaining most of the original dark lead finish.