Antique Victorian Hardy Bros Alnwick 4 ¼” Hercules Salmon Reel

Description. 

A wonderful example of a Hardy patented “Hercules” pattern Salmon Fly reel. This reel in in perfect working order and works and sounds like clockwork. Retaining most of it’s original finish this is one of the best examples we have seen. Super for the collector and is in full working condition to be used.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Technical Description 

Hardy patented “Hercules” pattern Salmon Fly reel

MAKER : Hardy Bros

PATTERN: Hercules

RETAILER / TEXT ON REEL: Hardy Bros . Makers . Alnwick. Also has the Rod in Hand “trademark stamp

TYPE: FLY REEL, R/L  HAND WIND             

INTERNAL STAMP: None

FISHING STYLE: SALMON FLY      

DIAMETER:  BODY 4 ¼ “                    

CHECK: Spring and Pawl                

FOOT:  Double cross bars machined waisted shape with oval holes at each end.

HANDLE: Cream Ivorine on a German Silver pillar.                  

DRUM: Solid Brass with wonderful gunmetal finish       

LINEGUARD: None     

WEIGHT : 564g - 1lb 4oz           

APPROXIMATE AGE: Late Victorian / 1890’s