Scarce Hardy Bros Makers Alnwick The Houghton Perfect Alloy wide drum fly reel c1890s – 2 5/8” dia – bright finish with smooth brass foot, makers Rod in Hand, Straight Line and unbordered oval logos - early check – each part is stamped with matching no.11 and the letter “W” – well used reel and obviously someone’s favourite – spins smoothly – plate wind relatively level - understood to have originally come from Craigynos Castle South Wales