A fine and rare 3 5/8’’ Hardy Brass Faced Contracted Perfect trout fly reels with domed ivorine handle, smooth brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, drum with respectively seven and four rim cusps and central nickel silver retaining screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark, enclosed oval and straight logos, circa 1900. Retains much of the original bronze patina and lead finish, ex-Jess Miller collection.