A fine and rare 4 ½ ‘’ Hardy Perfect Brass Transitional fly reel with ivory handle, waisted foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism and open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, dished drum with large and small ventilation and central nickel silver retaining screw, faceplate stamped central 612 patent details and Rod in Hand trade mark, transitional model with brass back rim joined to face by three nickel silver pillars showing through back rim, circa 1894.