Antique 1896 Hardy Bros Brass Faced 3 1/2 Perfect Fly Reel with Block Leather Case

In superb original condition, a very rare Hardy Bros 3 1/2” size desirable Brass Faced Perfect with earliest 1896 flat calliper check mechanism, totally original condition, still having most of the original bronzing on the brass face plate, no line burns or rubs, correct foot not altered or shortened, having all three Hardy logos, a very clean collectors piece with Hardy stamped Block leather case.