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Auction date Wednesday 26 February 2025 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Head of Sale: 

Julian Smith


Auction: 

Wednesday 26th February at 10.30am

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Total lots: 387

HARDY SILEX No.2: A 3 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 1 Sold
HARDY SILEX No.2: A 3 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth alloy foot and twin ivorine handles, cast tension screw and a three-screw latch, stamped 'AHW', the face plate engraved 'F.M.L.'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PERFECT: A BRASS FACE 3" TROUT REEL
Lot 2 Sold
HARDY PERFECT: A BRASS FACE 3" TROUT REEL
2012 Heritage Edition of the 1896 patent, with pierced smooth brass foot, domed ivorine handle and nickel silver tension screw, perforated drum, the face plate stamped with 'Rod in Hand' trademark together with enclosed oval and straight line logos

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 3 1/8" FLY REEL
Lot 3 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 3 1/8" FLY REEL
with a ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle and telephone latch

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 4 Sold
HARDY SILEX: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth brass foot, twin ebonised handles and ivorine brake lever, stamped internally with makers mark 'JW' (Jim Wallis)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY: A 2 1/4" BRASS PLATE-WIND TROUT FLY REEL
Lot 5 Sold
HARDY: A 2 1/4" BRASS PLATE-WIND TROUT FLY REEL
with smooth brass foot and horn handle, the oval Hardy logo stamped to the face plate, circa 1900

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX No. 2: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 6 Sold
HARDY SILEX No. 2: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth alloy foot, ivorine handles and twin ivorine brake handle, screw latch, the faceplate engraved 'F.M.L.', stamped with maker 'A.H.W.' (Arthur Wall)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 4 1/2" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 7 Sold
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 4 1/2" SALMON CASTING REEL
with twin ebonite handles, ribbed brass foot and half moon tensioner, stamped with makers initials "JW" (Jim Wallis)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY BIRMINGHAM: A 4 1/4" BRASS PLATE WIND FISHING REEL
Lot 8 Sold
HARDY BIRMINGHAM: A 4 1/4" BRASS PLATE WIND FISHING REEL
with raised check, perforated brass foot and ivorine handle, stamped with 'Rod in Hand' and oval logos to face plate

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £250
Estimate: £250 - £450
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 9 Sold
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 3 3/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with ribbed brass foot, twin ebonised handles and half moon tensioner, stamped with makers initials 'JW' (Jim Wallis)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY: A 2 1/4" BRASS PLATE WIND TROUT REEL
Lot 10 Sold
HARDY: A 2 1/4" BRASS PLATE WIND TROUT REEL
with horn handle and perforated foot, stamped with oval and 'Rod in Hand' logos

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 11 Sold
HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
stamped internally with maker 'AHW' (Arthur Wall), with twin ivorine handles, three-screw latch and smooth brass foot, button tension screw

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SUNBEAM: A 3" TROUT REEL
Lot 12 Sold
HARDY SUNBEAM: A 3" TROUT REEL
with horn handle, smooth brass foot, brass line guard and horseshoe latch, duplicated check with maker's mark "WS"

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HOUSE OF HARDY BOUGLE HERITAGE EDITION: A 3 1/4" FLY REEL
Lot 13 Sold
HOUSE OF HARDY BOUGLE HERITAGE EDITION: A 3 1/4" FLY REEL
(of the 1939 reel) with ivorine handle, brass tension screw and perforated drum, with spare spool and a brushed cotton and suede carry bag

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY BROS: A 2 7/8" BRASS PLATE WIND TROUT REEL
Lot 14 Sold
HARDY BROS: A 2 7/8" BRASS PLATE WIND TROUT REEL
with horn handle and smooth brass foot, stamped with oval and Hardy logos

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" WIDE SPOOL SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 15 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" WIDE SPOOL SALMON FLY REEL
with ivorine handle, smooth brass foot and oval latch, stamped with makers mark "WS"

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 16 Sold
HARDY SILEX: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth brass foot, twin ivorine handles and brass brake lever, stamped with makers mark "AHW" (Arthur Wall), engraved with initials "E.F.R" to the backplate

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY BROS 'THE UNIQUA': A 3 1/8" TROUT FLY REEL
Lot 17 Sold
HARDY BROS 'THE UNIQUA': A 3 1/8" TROUT FLY REEL
with ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle, telephone latch and duplicated check

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX No. 2: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 18 Sold
HARDY SILEX No. 2: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with twin ebonite handles, ribbed brass foot and ivorine brake lever

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W H DINGLEY FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS 'UNIQUA': A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 19 Sold
W H DINGLEY FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS 'UNIQUA': A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ivorine handle, telephone latch and smooth brass foot, 2" wide drum and single check, stamped internally 'D3'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX No 2: A 4 1/2" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 20 Sold
HARDY SILEX No 2: A 4 1/2" SALMON CASTING REEL
with twin ebonite handles, smooth brass foot and ivorine brake lever, with 3 1/4" white spool

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SUNBEAM: A 2 3/4" TROUT FLY REEL
Lot 21 Sold
HARDY SUNBEAM: A 2 3/4" TROUT FLY REEL
with ebonised handle, horseshoe latch, brass line guard, smooth brass foot and duplicated check, makers mark 'TAG'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £45
Estimate: £30 - £50
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 22 Sold
HARDY SILEX: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth brass foot, brass rim tension screw and twin ivorine handles, engraved 'The Silex' and 'Hardy's Pat.'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4" WIDE-SPOOL SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 23 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4" WIDE-SPOOL SALMON FLY REEL
with horn handle, telephone latch, duplicated check and ribbed brass foot

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 24 Sold
HARDY SILEX: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with smooth brass foot, twin ivorine handles and brass brake lever, engraved 'The Silex'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" FLY REEL
Lot 25 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" FLY REEL
with smooth brass foot, ivorine handle and oval latch, single check, stamped with maker 'WS', with 2" wide spool

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W H DINGLEY FOR H MOORE, LIVERPOOL 'THE NOVA SILEX': A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 26 Sold
W H DINGLEY FOR H MOORE, LIVERPOOL 'THE NOVA SILEX': A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with twin ivorine handles, ivorine bar brake handle, smooth steel foot and half coin check, stamped internally 'D151 Dingley's Patent 20133/1911'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A BIRMINGHAM STYLE 3" BRASS TROLLING REEL
Lot 27 Sold
A BIRMINGHAM STYLE 3" BRASS TROLLING REEL
with smooth brass foot, ebonite handle and pillar drum

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
J MACGOWAN OF LONDON: A 3 3/8" BRASS TROLLING REEL
Lot 28 Sold
J MACGOWAN OF LONDON: A 3 3/8" BRASS TROLLING REEL
with smooth brass foot, brass pillar drum and horn handle, raised check

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY 'THE SILEX MULTIPLIER': A RARE 2 3/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
Lot 29 Unsold
HARDY 'THE SILEX MULTIPLIER': A RARE 2 3/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
an external oil pipe model, with ebonite handle, smooth brass foot, turned ivorine rim-mounted casting bar and milled tension adjustor

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 30 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle, telephone latch and duplicated check, with 2" wide spool

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 3/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 31 Sold
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 3/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with brass foot, ivorine handle and strap tensioner

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX 'THE MASTER': A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 32 Sold
HARDY SILEX 'THE MASTER': A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
by W.H. Dingley, with twin ivorine handles, brass foot and ivorine brake level, stamped internally '166, Turnballs Patent 29107-1913', with engraved retailers details 'JJS Walker & Brampton'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 3/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 33 Sold
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 3/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ebonite handle, rim tensioner, Hardy's patent revolving line guard and duplicated check, with ribbed brass foot

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
Lot 34 Sold
HARDY SILEX: A 4" SALMON CASTING REEL
with twin ivorine handles, rim tensioner and smooth brass foot, stamped 'C' internally

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
ARMY & NAVY HERCULES: A 4 3/4" BRASS SALMON REEL
Lot 35 Sold
ARMY & NAVY HERCULES: A 4 3/4" BRASS SALMON REEL
with raised check, smooth brass foot and horn handle

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 36 Sold
HARDY UNIQUA: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot and latch, single check and 2" wide spool, with Spitfire finish, stamped with maker's mark 'WS'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W.H. DINGLEY 'UNIQUA': A 4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 37 Sold
W.H. DINGLEY 'UNIQUA': A 4" SALMON FLY REEL
retailed by A. Carter & Co., with ivorine handle, single check and smooth brass foot, stamped internally 'D3 Glanrhos 1917'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W.H. DINGLEY: A 3 3/4" TROUT FLY REEL
Lot 38 Sold
W.H. DINGLEY: A 3 3/4" TROUT FLY REEL
retailed by JJS Walker, Brampton & Co., with smooth brass foot, perforated front plate and ebonised handle, stamped internally '39'; and one other W.H. Dingley 3 3/8" trout fly reel, retailed by Ogden Smiths, London, with smooth brass foot, rim tensioner, brass line guard and duplicated check, stamped internally 'WD' and '10' (2)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY 'THE SUPER SILEX MULTIPLIER': A RARE 3 1/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
Lot 39 Unsold
HARDY 'THE SUPER SILEX MULTIPLIER': A RARE 3 1/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
with ribbed brass foot, horn handle and ivorine casting trigger, milled nickel silver tension regulator, with rear ivorine quadrant weight indicator, stamped with maker 'RMS' (Robert Marshall Scott)

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
J.E. MILLER OF LEEDS 'HERCULES': A 5" BRASS SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 40 Sold
J.E. MILLER OF LEEDS 'HERCULES': A 5" BRASS SALMON FLY REEL
with horn handle, raised check and perforated foot

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY SILEX: A BAIT CASTING REEL
Lot 41 Unsold
HARDY SILEX: A BAIT CASTING REEL
a rare prototype by W.H. Dingley, with brass later line guard, half coin check and twin ebonite handles, brass foot, stamped 'D' internally

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 42 Sold
HARDY PERFECT: A 3 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ebonite handle, smooth brass foot, rim tensioner and duplicated check

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W.H. DINGLEY SILEX 'THE CLIMAX': A 4 1/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
Lot 43 Sold
W.H. DINGLEY SILEX 'THE CLIMAX': A 4 1/4" BAIT CASTING REEL
with twin ivorine handles and ivorine bar handle and duplicated check, stamped internally 'D765' and 'Dingleys Patent 20133/1911'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
W.H. DINGLEY PERFECT: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 44 Sold
W.H. DINGLEY PERFECT: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ebonised handle, brass foot, rim tensioner and duplicated check, stamped internally 'D1'

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £150
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PERFECT: A 2 7/8" TROUT FLY REEL
Lot 45 Unsold
HARDY PERFECT: A 2 7/8" TROUT FLY REEL
with ebonised handle, rim tensioner, duplicate check and ribbed brass foot

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A RARE FARSHURE ALLOY THREADLINE CASTING REEL
Lot 46 Sold
A RARE FARSHURE ALLOY THREADLINE CASTING REEL
with rectangular gear housing, 'S'-scroll brass winding arm and ebonite handle, patent no. 88/1921, reel no. 274

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £50 - £100
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
A RARE HARDY 'THE MATCH FISHERS' CENTREPIN REEL
Lot 47 Sold
A RARE HARDY 'THE MATCH FISHERS' CENTREPIN REEL
circa 1937-1939, with twin ebonite handles, shallow cored drum and swivelling brass foot, with steel line guide

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 February 2025
26 February 2025
HARDY PATENT PERFECT: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
Lot 48 Sold
HARDY PATENT PERFECT: A 4 1/4" SALMON FLY REEL
with ivorine handle, strap tensioner and Hardy Patent revolving line guard, brass foot

Provenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 February 2025
26 February 2025

Total lots: 387

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