Hardy Brassed Bronzed Platewind Reel 4" with Case Salmon and Steelhead Rods These initials closely resemble the

These initials closely resemble the pattern/lettering on my 4 1/4" William Mills caged spool reel listed here on the website

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat with a beautifully figured maple spacer

Original tube but no felt in the cap

it has a stainless steel line guide where the third pillar would normally be

Mint/unfished condition with original reel pouches for both frame and spool

Hardy Brassed Bronzed Platewind Reel 4" with Case Salmon and Steelhead Rods These initials closely resemble theA 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