Hardy 5" Nottingham Reel 8' The cane is flamed and

The cane is flamed and the varnish is still flawless

25 in the 1974 Leonard catalog (pg

The finely written script remains clean and bold

The grip is a slim cigar profile of 13 corks

Serial #89773 inscribed at the base of both tips and at the top of the butt near the step ferrule

Hardy 5" Nottingham Reel 8' The cane is flamed andFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Nottingham reel with starback design. Wooden construction. 4 5 8" diameter spool. 4 15 16" frame diameter. Spool width 1". Weight 13 1 4 oz. Brass telephone latch spool release mechanism. Bickerdyke style line guide. Dual horn handles are in fine condition. On off switch works as intended. The clicker works as well but the wood is warped and therefore the spool doesn't rotate freely. The foot is straight and unaltered. A