Rare Antique HARDY BROS Silex No.2 WITH AUXILIARY RIM BRAKE Antique Haynes of Cork leather fly wallets These rods were named after

These rods were named after the head keeper Hans Gebetsroither of the River Traun in Austria

maybe this fish is from the same timber

with desirable revolving nickel silver line guide

This rare case is for reels up to 31/2” diameter

The rod has a cigar cork handle with sliding reel seats

Rare Antique HARDY BROS Silex No.2 WITH AUXILIARY RIM BRAKE Antique Haynes of Cork leather fly wallets These rods were named afterThis is a very scarce Antique Hardy Bros Silex Reel with a Brass rim Brake, A 4 Diameter Silex No. 2 built around 1911 1922 Having twin Ivorine handles, a bridged rim tensioner a lever controller with Ivorine handle, correct smooth brass foot not filed or shortened, and fitted with the rare extra Hardy Bros brass Rim Brake , all in excellent condition with no faults or damage, a very scarce collectible reel, check the inside mechanism, unbelievable