Westley Richards and Co Ltd by Dingley 3″ alloy trout fly reel stamped D3

Maker:  Westley Richards

Model:  3″ alloy trout fly reel

Condition:  Fine 

Material:  Alloy

Date made:  1940’s

Length / Diameter:  3″ diameter 

Country of origin:  England

A lovely little trout fly reel made by Dingley – stamped D3 internally and retailed by Westley Richards. Xylonite handle, telephone brass drum latch and brass straight foot, plus rare copper line guide. No drum rock or play, a lovely usable reel or one for the shelf.