A fine and rare Hardy Brass Perfect  2^nd pattern 1891 model   4 ¼ ‘’ salmon fly reel, domed ivory handle, pierced stanchion foot stamped 223, nickel silver Bickerdyke line guide mounted onto four raised rim lugs, strapped rim tension screw and early caliper spring check mechanism and open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings, dished  drum with central ventilated hollow spindle core and large and small ventilation ports to front flange, faceplate stamped central 612 patent details and Rod in Hand trade mark, circa 1891/1892.