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Lot 55A fine and rare Hardy Bouglé 3" "spitfire" finish trout fly reel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, triple raised pillars (one nickel silver roller), milled rim tension screw and Mk.II check mechanism, interior stamped "J.S." (Jimmy Smith), faceplate stamped make and model details, reel is in overall excellent condition, late 1930's (see illustration)

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Lot closed - Winning bid:£2,200 (6 bids)
Estimate: £1,600 - £2,400
  • A fine and rare Hardy Bouglé 3" "spitfire" finish trout fly reel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, triple raised pillars (one nickel silver roller), milled rim tension screw and Mk.II check mechanism, interior stamped "J.S." (Jimmy Smith), faceplate stamped m
  • A fine and rare Hardy Bouglé 3" "spitfire" finish trout fly reel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, triple raised pillars (one nickel silver roller), milled rim tension screw and Mk.II check mechanism, interior stamped "J.S." (Jimmy Smith), faceplate stamped m - 2
  • A fine and rare Hardy Bouglé 3" "spitfire" finish trout fly reel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, triple raised pillars (one nickel silver roller), milled rim tension screw and Mk.II check mechanism, interior stamped "J.S." (Jimmy Smith), faceplate stamped m - 3