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Lot 65A rare Hardy Field 5 ?" salmon fly reel, lipped faceplate with large domed ivorine handle and raised two screw spindle boss, pierced and waisted bridge foot, brass drum and annular guide with quadruple cage pillars, rear plate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark, enclosed oval and straight line logos and faceplate stamped model name, reel retains much of the original lead finish, circa 1896 (see illustration)

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Lot closed - Winning bid:£460 (4 bids)
Estimate: £600 - £900
  • A rare Hardy Field 5 ?" salmon fly reel, lipped faceplate with large domed ivorine handle and raised two screw spindle boss, pierced and waisted bridge foot, brass drum and annular guide with quadruple cage pillars, rear plate stamped Rod in Hand trade m
  • A rare Hardy Field 5 ?" salmon fly reel, lipped faceplate with large domed ivorine handle and raised two screw spindle boss, pierced and waisted bridge foot, brass drum and annular guide with quadruple cage pillars, rear plate stamped Rod in Hand trade m - 2