Early Hardy's Salmon Fly Collection

An exceptional offering of 33 pristine Hardy flies, all as they were shipped from the company many decades ago. Each fly group is housed in its original glassine, within the original folded paper "env

Alloy Bougle, 2 5/8” diam, circa 1912-1920, marked “Bougle Reel”, “Hardy’s Alnwick Patent” and “England”, strapped tension screw on the rim, two sizes o

3" diam pillar to pillar, 1" wide spool, marked "Bougle" Reel Hardy's Patent Alnwick, 1906 check, smooth brass foot, brass strapped tension screw on the rim, three sizes of circular perforations on th

2 3/4” diam, 7/8” spool, strapped tension screw on the rim, triple sizes of perforations, smooth foot attached with four screws, marked “Bougle” Reel, constant click, VG+ condi

4 1/2” diam, 1 5/8” spool, brass face, stamped rod-in-hand logo, unbordered "Hardy Bros. Makers Alnwick" and straight line Hardy's Pat. “Perfect Reel", strapped tension screw, smooth

3 7/8”, rim tension screw, ribbed brass foot, Ex- condition, with a Hardy marked pouch.

3 3/4” diam, 1 3/16” wide spool, 1890’s, marked with the rod-in-hand trademark and closed oval logo, strong constant check, wasted cast foot, VG+ condition.

3” diam, 1 1/16” spool, marked “Hardy Bros Makers Alnwick”, starback, brass foot and line guide, loud working click, dual grasp, VG/VG+ condition.

3 1/2” diam, 1 3/16” spool, brass revolving plate, rod-in-hand and oval logo, brass strapped tension screw, multi size perforations, smooth brass foot, VG+ condition.

10 3/4” x 6 1/2”, 5 removable trays, Ex- condition, with 200+ salmon flies, most are VG+ or better.

The lot features a rare early salesman collection of 172 fly fishing flies in a salesman briefcase. The briefcase shows a faux black leather all over with silver colored metal components. On the front

4" diameter with a 1 1/4" wide drum and a ribbed foot. In good used working condition with case.

NY Christie's 1995 The Hardy Collection of Early Chinese Art from the SZE YUAN TANG , hard cover and good condition!

Six Well Used Hardy Fly Reels, including salmon, size 4 1/4 inches.

A collection of 13 colorful Atlantic salmon flies by the well-known and highly respected tyer Charles Chute. Chute is considered one of the "full-dressed" masters, winning world fly tying championship

8” x 5” Hardy marked box (chipping paint) with two leaves and 100+ salmon flies, and an unmarked aluminum box (VG+) with 60+ flies. Most flies are Ex-.

A collection of vintage fishing tackle reels to include: Mitchell 300A & 300, Intrepid Rim Fly, Winfield Salmon Fly, Beaudex fly reel, Mitchell 756 etc

Both boxes are marked Hardy, Neroda with fly clip interior and 70+ salmon flies, and a 3 7/8" Cast Case with fly decorated lid, 2 leader inserts and 3 felts. Condition of each is Ex-.

REELS: (2) Early Phin Maker Edinburgh 4" all brass Scottish salmon fly reel, rosewood handle, constant heavy check, original pillars and foot, c/w old braided line and a J Enright & Son Castleconnell

Thirteen boxes of trout and salmon flies along with a Renzetti M6004 Master Vice and wading staff. Provenance: Dale W. Farrell Collection

Rare early chromolithograph “cards” cut from “The Land and Water Salmon Flies” by G.M. Kelson, published as a supplement to the magazine “Land and Water”. 15 cards,

Early, 4” diam, 1 5/16” spool, rod-in-hand logo and straight line "Hardy's Pat. Perfect Reel", loud click, large line guide, strapped tension screw, smooth brass foot, VG+/Ex- condition.

Early, 4” diam, 1 5/16” spool, rod-in-hand logo and straight line "Hardy's Pat. Perfect Reel", loud click, large nickel silver line guide, strapped tension screw, smooth brass foot, VG+/Ex

mid 20th century, including The Golden Prince 7/8 reel; Marquis, Salmon No.1 Hardy Bros. reel; Fenwick, World Class rod in case; a vintage four part Hardy Bros. rod in original sleeve; a vintage unmar