Rare 4’’ and 4 ¼’’ Hardy Brass Perfect 1896 model salmon fly reel, domed ivory handle,pierced straight foot , strapped rim tension screw with Turk’s head locking nut and early calliper spring check mechanism, open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, dished drum with large and small perforations and central nickel silver retaining screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark, enclosed oval and straight run logos, retaining much of the original dark bronze patina, 1896-1898.