Description
A very early brass face Hardy salmon reel with an early 1896 check. The reel has a smooth brass foot and knurled rims. The rims show unusual finish wear to the pewter color, yet does not show any signs of extensive use. This reel is in phenomenal condition.
On reel: Hardy’s Pat., ‘perfect Reel’, Trade Mark (rod in hand)
Diameter 4 3/16”
