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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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Lots per page:

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

Total lots: 387

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