Vintage Fishing Reels

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Hi Welcome to my auction for a rare Hardy Uniqua 2 5/8 fly reel, RHW

This lovely reel was one of the first Uniquas Hardy made, it was made by George Stone at Hardys factory around 1910 ish

This reel has been very well looked after and still retains a little bit of it’s original finish, not bad for 100 years old

It is working perfectly and makes a lovely sound when the line is pulled from the spool

It has a fixed check and is nice and clean inside, the check has a blue tinge to it

The smooth brass reel foot is unfiled and original with a nice patina

On the reel it states

Hardy’s Patent Uniqua Reel

Reel is stamped 2 GS (George Stone) and the spool is stamped 2

It comes loaded with a 45 ft long silk line which is in great condition (a little dry but not too bad) + around 60 ft of silk backing which is in good condition

All in all a lovely rare little Hardy reel and line

There is one line groove on one of the pillars (see photo)

An excellent piece of Hardy history, ready to use on your little cane rods, or to take pride of place in your collection, not too many of these going around 

Postage to Japan and Malaysia will be £ 14 signed for and insured 

Any questions please ask

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On 05-Aug-10 at 17:44:34 BST, seller added the following information:

Hi Everyone,

I have had somone else look at this reel and we have come to this conclusion, I am afraid that is all i can do

I have decided that, for the sake of all bidders, I will describe the reel foot as being a little thinner on one side than the other, at some time the reel foot has been altered in some way

However, I have seen many reels which have been altered, and you can spot it right away normally, if this reel has not been altered, and just worn then that will be a bonus, but for now we will say it has been touched in some way since it left the factory, or even before.

I hope this is OK and puts everyone on a level playing field, thanks, any more questions please ask