Extremely rare 4 3/4’’ Hardy Brass  Perfect 1896 model salmon fly reel, with solid drum,  domed ivory handle, one piece 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, central nickel silver retaining screw, faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark and  enclosed oval  logos, retaining much of the original bronzing,  1896-1898.