Rare Antique HARDY BROS Silex No.2 WITH AUXILIARY RIM BRAKE
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This is a very scarce Antique Hardy Bros Silex Reel with a Brass rim Brake, A 4” Diameter Silex No.2 built around 1911-1922 Having twin Ivorine handles, a bridged rim tensioner a lever controller with Ivorine handle, correct smooth brass foot not filed or shortened, and fitted with the rare extra Hardy Bros brass Rim Brake , all in excellent condition with no faults or damage, a very scarce collectible reel, check the inside mechanism, unbelievable amount of finely hand crafted components by one of the skilled Hardy Bros fully apprenticeship qualified reel makers, this has the “W” stamp inside. I’ve only ever seen the odd Silex Majors post 1922 with the an Auxiliary Rim brake but never seen a Silex No.2 with one fitted. A very rare collectible reel.
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