Scarce Hardy 1896 Bros Brass faced narrow drum fly reel 3 5/8” in fine original condition

Scarce Hardy 1896 Bros Brass faced narrow drum fly reel 3 5/8” in fine original condition having most of its original bronze lacquered finish on the face plate with rod in hand, oval and straight line logos, ivorine handle correct length foot professionally shaped and having the desirable “ bow tie” pillars with no line burns or grooves, has a bridged tension adjuster with the early 1896 calliper check. An exceptional collectors piece.