Hardy Brassed Bronzed Platewind Reel 4" with Case 2-Piece Rod comes with original bag

Rod comes with original bag and rod tube

and a fine example of the quality reels which Young’s produced before WW2

The red agate stripping guide has several small cracks

chosen because of its stiffness

Comes with very nice custom rod bag and no tube

Hardy Brassed Bronzed Platewind Reel 4" with Case 2-Piece Rod comes with original bagA very nice Hardy Brass Bronzed Platewind reel, 4" in diameter which favors RHW. Made from the 1880's this size was discontinued in 1910 and was second in price only to Hardy's ebonite and German silver offering. A very fine example of this model, this reel has normal cosmetic wear and patina that you'd expect of a reel this age, but is in superb condition with a straight foot, a pleasing click and no defects that I could find. No lightweight, this