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SALE OF

FISHING TACKLEand

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GRAND HALLCHISWICK TOWN HALLHEATHFIELD TERRACE

LONDON W.4

on

SATURDAY, 14th April 2012at 12 noon

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Terms and Conditions

A. BUYERS

1. The Auctioneers as agentUnless otherwise stated,the Auctioneers act only as agent for the Vendor.

2. Buyer(a) The Buyer shall be the highest bidder acceptable to

the Auctioneer and theAuctioneers shall haveabsolute discretion to settle any dispute.

(b) The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse toaccept bids from any person or to refuseadmission to the premises of sale without givingany reason thereof.

3. Buyers PremiumThe Buyer shall pay the Auctioneer a premium of15% of the Hammer Price (together with VAT atthe standard rate thereon).

4. PaymentPayment on purchased Lots can be made by the following methods:-(a) Cash(b) Cheque supported by a bank or other

suitable reference(c) Access, Mastercard or Eurocard – A charge of

3% will be levied on the Purchase Price for use of this service

5. Collection of Purchases(a) All purchased Lots are to be paid for in full and

removed from the saleroom on the day of saleafter which the Auctioneers reserve the right toremove any Lot(s) to store at the sole expenseof the buyer and without notification, unlessotherwise arranged with the Auctioneer prior tothe sale.

(b) Wherever possible goods will be made availablefor collection during the sale.

6. Responsibility for purchase Lots(a) Upon the fall of the Hammer all risk in the Lot

sold will pass to the buyer and neither theAuctioneer nor Vendor shall be responsible forany loss or damage howsoever caused, butownership of such Lot shall not pass until paymentin respect thereof has been made in accordancewith Condition A. 5(a).

(b) In the event of a Buyer either failing to pay for orcollect a Lot the Auctioneers reserve the rightto exercise one or more of the following rights:-

(i) to issue proceedings against the Buyer fobreach of contractor

(ii) to recind the sale of that and any other Lots(s)sold to the buyer

(iii) to resell the Lot(s) either by public or private sale.

Any deficiency in the Purchase Price resulting from theresale, together with full costs incurred shall be paid to theAuctioneers by the Buyer and any surplus over theProceeds of Sale shall belong to the Vendor.

7. Catalogue Description

(a) All Lots are offered for sale as shown and neitherthe Auctioneer nor Vendor accept anyresponsibility for imperfections, faults or errorsof description, buyers should satisfy themselvesas to the condition of any Lots prior to bidding.

(b) Descriptions contained in the catalogue are the opinion of the Auctioneers and should not be taken as a representation of statement or fact.Some descriptions in the catalogue makereference to damage and/or restoration. Suchinformation is given for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply thata Lot is free from defects nor does any referenceto particular defects imply the absence ofothers.

8. Value Added TaxIn the case of a lot marked with an asterix (*) in thecatalogue. VAT is payable on the Hammer Price. VAT ispayable at the rates prevailing on the date of the auction.

9. Commission BidsAbsentee (Commission) bids will be executed as cheaplyas any other bids or Vendors reserve allows and theAuctioneers accept no responsibility for the execution ofCommission bids by any member of staff whatsoever.

B. VENDORS

1. Commission, Expenses & Reservers(a) Vendors commission is charged at the rate of10% on all Lots selling for £10,000.00 or over and atthe rate of 12.5% for Lots selling for under £10,000.00.The minimum charge for offering a Lot for saleis £10.00.(b) A handling fee of £1.00 per Lot will be charged

on all Lots sold.(c) In respect of any unsold Lot the Auctioneer will

charge 3% of the Vendors reserve or a minimumcharge of £10.00 per Lot.

(d) In the event an item is withdrawn from theauction at the instruction of the Vendor, forwhatsoever, reason a charge of £10.00 will belevied per item.

(Continued from inside front cover)(e) Lots may be offered subject to a reserve as

agreed between the Auctioneer and vendor inwriting and once agreed may only be changed withthe consent of the Auctioneers.

(f) The Vendor shall not bid on his own property nor employ any person to bid for him. TheAuctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf on the Vendor only up to the agreedreserve price.

(g) Items failing to sell or withdrawn from sale at the instruction of the Vendor must be collectedwithin three working days of the sale after whichthe Auctioneers reserve the right to send tostorage any remaining goods at the soleexpense of the Vendor and without notification.

(h) V.A.T. Is chargeable at the standard rate on all of the Auctioneers charges.

2. Payment

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ANGLING AUCTIONS

SALE OF

FISHING TACKLEand

RELATED ITEMSat the

GRAND HALLCHISWICK TOWN HALLHEATHFIELD TERRACE

LONDON W.4

onSATURDAY, 14th April 2012

at 12 noon

ViewingFriday 30th September, 1.30 p.m. -7.00 p.m.Saturday 1st October, 8.30 a.m.-11.45 a.m.

Salesroom telephones020 8583 4546 or 020 8583 4547 or 07000 120130

(viewing and sale days only)

Tel: 01794 518076 (not sale day)Fax: 020 8743 4855 (not sale day)

Mobile: 07785 281349Email: [email protected] (not sale day)

www.angling-auctions.com

Angling Auctions30 Basepoint, Premier WayAbbey Park, RomseyHants, SO51 9AQ

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RIVER TESTFISHING ON THE WORLD FAMOUS

BROADLANDS ESTATE

Trout, Salmon & Sea-Trout inThe beautiful Test Valley

Day, Season Rods & Corporate parties available

We are presently taking season yearrod bookings for the 2012 season

Further details contact:

Neil FreemanTel: 01794 518076 or 07785 281349Email: [email protected]

Chalk Stream Fishing Ltd,


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RODS REELS & ACCESSORIES

1A Good Hardy St George 3 ³⁄₈” trout flyreel, ebonite handle, polished alloy foot,three screw drum latch, white agate lineguide (no cracks), rim mounted tensionscrew and Mk.II check mechanism, very lightwear only, 1950’s (see illustration)£150-250

2A Hardy Zenith 3 ³⁄₈” wide drummed troutfly reel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, two screwdrum latch, nickel silver “U” shaped twoscrew line guide and rim mounted tensionadjuster, light use only, in zip case£100-150

3A quantity of various tackle including aMitchell 330 fixed spool reel, a Mitchell 300with 4 spare spools, a Nottingham 4” centrepin reel, a Puma style priest/angler’s knife, afly vest, various fly boxes containing mainlytrout flies, various Avon cork floats andvarious other items in an Efgeecoseat/carrier (Q)£80-120

4An unusual 4 ¹⁄₄” narrow drummed centrepin trotting reel, bakelite and alloyconstruction with twin handles, chromed foot(neatly filed), rear optional check lever andmilled tension wheel£70-100

5A scarce B. James “Richard Walker Mk.IVS/U” 2 piece cane carp rod, 10’, crimsoninter-whippings, sliding alloy reel fittings,agate lined tip/butt rings, “donut” corkhandle and England transfer label, goodoverall condition, in bag£200-300

6A Victorian brass 4 ¹⁄₄” salmon fly reel,domed horn handle, bridge foot, raised twoscrew spindle boss, fixed check mechanismand an Enright 2 piece (2 tips) splicedgreenheart salmon fly rod, 16’, brass slidingreel fitting, snake eyes (2)£120-180

7A Hardy “Fairy” 3 piece (2 tips) cane troutfly rod, 10’, green silk inter-whipped, alloy screw grip reel fitting, suction joints,1952, in bag£120-160

8A Sowerbutts eight piece whole and builtcane roach pole, brass fittings, silk inter-whipped, drop rings, refurbished, in later bag£100-150

9A Hardy “Wye” 3 piece neo-cane salmonfly rod, 12’, #8, scarlet/gold tipped wraps,sliding alloy reel fitting, suction joints and aSharpe’s “Scottie” 2 piece cane trout fly rod,9’6”, #6/7, crimson whipped, in bag (2)£100-150

10A Farlow 2 piece cane trout fly rod, 10’,crimson inter-whipped, porcelain lined rings,brass fittings, a J.A. Walker 3 piece cane troutfly rod and various other cane, greenheartand fibreglass rods in canvas holdall (Q)£80-120


11A Hardy black japanned salmon fly box,cream painted interior fitted 40 nickel silverclips and containing a selection of fullydressed salmon flies including gut eyedexamples, a W. Haynes japanned salmon flybox, interior fitted ivorine plates and holding40 fully dressed salmon flies and a Hardyjapanned sea-trout/light salmon fly box, fittedswing leaf (3)£140-180

12A scarce Farlow Cairnton salmon fisher’spriest, alloy construction with weighted knophead and disc pommel, head stampedmaker’s name, 1950’s£80-120

13An Allcock Easicast 4” alloy bait castingreel, twin xylonite handles, brass foot, threerim mounted casting controls, light use only,an alloy 4” salmon fly reel, ivorine handle,brass foot, strapped rim tension screw andtwo further fly reels (4)£90-130

14A collection of various tackle including,two pairs of canvas chest and thigh stockingfoot waders, a Hardy alloy trout fly box,salmon tailer, gaff, landing net, two cane troutfly rods et al, in leather suitcase (Q)£80-120

15A rare ABU Ambassadeur 6000 blackfinish bait casting reel, grooved rims,counter-balanced white composition handle,grey spindled spool, no foot number, inoriginal leather case with accessories and oilbottle, circa 1960 (see illustration)£500-800

16A scarce Hardy Triumph (stampedEureka) 3 ¹⁄₂” bait casting reel, shallowcored drum with twin ivorine handles, springlatch and jewelled spindle bearing, brassfoot, rim mounted nickel silver casting triggerand rear quadrant weight indicator,backplate stamped make and model details,circa 1925 (see illustration)£180-2140

17A Hardy “Gold Medal” 3 piece (2 tips canesalmon fly rod, 13’, crimson inter-whipped,sliding alloy screw grip reel fitting, lockfastjoints, 1954, in bag ands a similar Hardy“Gold Medal” 3 piece (2 tips) cane salmon flyrod, 1951, in bag (2)£120-180

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18A Hardy “Gold Medal” 3 piece (2 tips) canetrout fly rod, 10’, crimson inter-whipped,sliding alloy reel fitting, 1923, alloy tip tube,another Hardy Gold Medal 10’ 3 piece canetrout fly rod and a Hardy cane 3 piece (2 tips)salmon fly rod, 1923, in bags (3)£100-150

19A Hardy Altex No.1 Mk.IV fixed spool reel,folding ebonite left hand wind handle,ebonite spool, full bail arm, polished finish, inoriginal rexine case and a Wheatley alloytrout fly box containing a selection of 58 wetand dry flies tied by Wm. Roberts ofSedgewick (2)£70-100

20A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, rim mountedtension screw, faceplate stamped centralcircular logo, light wear from normal use only,circa 1930£150-250

21An early C. Farlow brass 3 ¹⁄₂” crank windsalmon winch, turned ivory handle oncurved crank winding arm with centraldomed iron locking screw, caged drum,riveted block foot, quadruple cage, rearraised check housing (no check), faceplatescript engraved makers details, circa 1845£130-180

22A J.W. Young Purist II model 2041 centrepin trotting reel, bronze anodised finish,shallow cored six spoke drum with twincomposition handles, B.P. line guide, brassfoot and rear optional check lever, as newcondition in original teak case£150-200

23A Hardy “Smuggler Deluxe” 7 piececarbon trout fly rod, 8’2 ¹⁄₂”, #6,crimson/scarlet tipped wraps, sliding reelfitting, light use only, in bag£160-220

24A good Hardy Neroda bakelite waistcoattrout dry-fly box, tortoiseshell finish, interiorfitted six compartments below three slidingcelluloid lids, 1940’s£130-180

25A fine Hardy Perfect 4 ¹⁄₄” salmon fly reel,domed ivorine handle, brass foot, revolvingnickel silver line guide, strapped rim tensionscrew and 1912 check mechanism,faceplate stamped central circular logo andneatly engraved “D” , light wear to lead finishonly, circa 1912 (see illustration)£400-600

26A superb Edward Barder hand built 3 piece (2 tips) cane trout fly rod, 8’6”, #5,honey silk wraps, burr olive wood reel seat ,anodised sliding reel fitting, swollen butt,suction joints, olive wood ferrule stoppers, inoriginal bag and aluminium lined leathertravel tube, the rod is in excellent overallcondition and is a superb example of theU.K.’s finest rod makers craftsmanship£1000-1500

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27A Bruce & Walker “ Mk.IV G S/U” 2 pieceglass fibre carp rod, 10’, crimson inter-whipped, sliding alloy reel fitting, little usedcondition, in bag£70-100

28An Ogden Smith Compact trout landingnet, turned wooden handle, folding alloy“V” arms, a Farlow leather trout fly wallet, aHardy rexine cast case, a Wheatley alloy castcase and three various alloy fly reels (7)£90-130

29A Hardy Uniqua 4” alloy salmon fly reel,ivorine handle, brass foot, oval nickel silverdrum latch stamped “Oil” , fixed 1906 calliperspring check mechanism, faceplate stampedmake and model details, only very light wearto lead finish, circa 1908£150-250

30A rare Hardy Sea Silex 5” sea centre pinreel and block leather case, solid drumwith twin reverse tapered ebonite handlesand nickel silver telephone release latch,brass block foot, ivorine rim mounted brakelever and three further rim mounted castingcontrols, rear plate stamped make andmodel details, some light marks from normaluse only, mainly to front rim otherwise in verygood overall condition and in original blockleather case, stamped makers details,1930’s (see illustration)£450-650

31A Hardy “J.J.H. Triumph” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 8’9”, crimson/scarlet tippedwraps, crimson inter-whipped, alloy screwgrip reel fitting, 1960, tip short, two furtherHardy cane trout fly rods, restored and anOgden Smith Warrior 8’6” trout fly rod, inbags (4)£80-120

32A Farlow greenheart spliced salmon flyrod, 15’, brass fittings, bamboo and brasscapped tip tube, a further Farlow green heartsalmon rod, a Moreton cane brook rod andvarious other fly rods by Apollo et al (Q)£90-130

33A scarce Humphries’ Patent LightningSpinner 2” bait, twin revolving fish shapednickel silver and painted body panels mountedon central spindle with two flying treble hooks,circa 1900 and an Allcock Dazzle 1 ¹⁄₂”spinning bait, circa 1915 (2) (see illustration)£90-130

34A collection of baits and mountsincluding; two Hardy H.J.S. Wiggler baits,Hardy, Wm Brown and other bait mounts,some on original cards et al (Q)£80-120

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35A Victorian brass extending salmon gaff,turned wooden handle, milled butt cap andhinged point cover and a Salter brass troutspring balance 0-4lbs (2) (see illustration)£60-90

36A Hardy , Bouglé Mk.IV salmon fly reel, lefthand wind model with treen handle, tripleraised pillars (one roller), rim mounted tensionscrew and compensating check mechanism,as new condition£150-200

37A Loop Hi-Tech Model 4 salmon fly reel,left hand wind, blue anodised finish, largearbour drum with counter-balanced handle,rear rim mounted check adjusting ring, littleused condition and in original pouch£250-350

38A Bauer M6 salmon fly reel, left hand wind,black anodised finish, multi-perforated drumwith counter-balanced treen handle, centralcapstan drag adjusting wheel, little usedcondition, in neoprene pouch£140-180

39A Tibor Gulfstream 4 ¹⁄₂” salmon/saltwaterfly reel, left hand wind, black anodised finish,perforated drum with counter-balancedhandle, rear spindle mounted check adjuster,light use only, in original neoprene case£150-200

40A fine and rare left hand wind HardyPerfect 4 ¹⁄₄” salmon fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, revolving nickelsilver line guide, rim mounted tension screwand Mk.II check mechanism, in virtuallyunused condition and with Hardy brown cardbox, 1950’s (see illustration)£300-400

41A Sage 3600D salmon fly reel, graphite/black anodised finish, left hand wind,counter-balanced handle on large arboureddrum, rear spindle mounted tension adjuster,little used condition, in neoprene case£150-200

42A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel,ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rimtension screw with Turk’s head locking nutand 1912 check mechanism, later drum withnickel silver retaining screw and faceplatestamped central circular logo, circa 1915 £300-400

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43A 19th Century brass clamp winch, bonehandle on curved crank winding arm withdome retaining screw, triple pillared cage,bridge foot with riveted clamp fittedperforated to take leather pad, circa 1840(see illustration)£200-300

44A rare 18th Century leather trout fisher’scast and fly wallet, interior fitted two endpouch pockets and waxed paper envelopefly and cast leaves, tongue and loop strap,gilt stamped “John Gordon, New Gallway,1772, 6 ¹⁄₂” x 4 1`/4”, circa 1770£350-550

45A rare Hardy Fortuna 6” big game seacentre pin reel, twin reverse tapered ebonitehandles mounted on Monel crossbar abovea six point capstan star drag adjuster,Andreas patent anti-reverse drummechanism, Monel block foot, backplatestamped make and model details, circa1935 (see illustration)£450-650

46A scarce Edward Vom Hofe CommanderRoss 12/0 big game multiplier reel, largeoff-set ebonite handle on crank winding armmounted above a six point capstan stardrag, rim mounted drum release lever, rearsliding optional check button, quadruplecage pillars and pierced foot stamped modeldetails, spindle end caps with May ‘02 patentdetails, circa 1930 (see illustration)£400-600

47A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, rim tension screwand Mk.II check mechanism, faceplatestamped central circular logo and modeldetails, 1930’s£180-260

48A scarce Meek & Sons No.3 Kentuckymultiplying bait casting reel, nickel silverconstruction with off-set ivorine handle oncounter-balanced crank winding arm, triplecage pillars, bridge foot, jewelled spindlebearings, front plate with two casting controllevers and stamped model details, circa1920 (see illustration)£300-500

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49A scarce Horton Mfg. Co. Blue Grass #3multiplying bait casting reel, nickel silverconstruction with twin ivorine handlesmounted on off-set shaped cross-bar arm,wooden drum arbour, triple cage pillars, bridgefoot, stamped “13904”, faceplate with twinsliding casting control levers and stampedmakers details, circa 1915 (see illustration)£250-450

50A fine and rare Hardy Bouglé 3” trout flyreel, domed ivorine handle, alloy foot, tripleraised drum pillars (one roller), strapped rimtension screw and 1906 calliper spring checkmechanism, multi-perforated rum with nickelsilver retaining screw and faceplate stampedcentral circular logo, model name and neatlyshadow block engraved previous ownersinitials “R.R.”, neatly factory filled line groovebeside roller pillar otherwise only light wear fromnormal use only, circa 1908 (see illustration)£1600-2400

51A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, rim mountedtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,one small patch of wear to finish on faceplateotherwise in very overall condition, 1940’s£150-250

52A Hardy “Koh-I-Noor” 2 piece cane troutfly rod, 8’9”, #7, crimson whippings, slidingalloy reel fitting, suction joint, 1966, in bag£150-250

53An R. James “Marston” 2 piece hand builtcane trout fly rod, 8’9”, green/crimsontipped wraps, green inter-whippings, alloyscrew grip reel fitting with wooden seat,suction joint, little used condition, in bag £100-150

54A fine Sage “Flight Series 8140-4” 4 piececarbon salmon fly rod, 14’, #8, crimson silkwraps, anodised screw grip reel fitting, asnew condition, cloth covered tube£200-300

55A Sage “Flight series 690-4” 4 piece carbontrout fly rod, 9’, #6, crimson silk wraps, nickelsilver screw grip reel fitting with rosewood seat,little used condition, in cloth covered tube£140-180

56A Bruce & Walker “Bruce Salmon DeluxeHexagraph” 3 piece carbon salmon fly rod,14’, #9/11, crimson whippings, sliding alloy reelfitting and another Bruce & Walker Hexagraph2 piece trout fly rod, 9’, #4/6, wooden reel seat,anodised screw grip fitting, in bags (2)£80-120

57A Sharpe’s “J.S. Sharpe” 2 piece canesalmon spinning rod, 8’, crimson whippings,alloy screw grip reel fitting, as new conditionand three further various rods; A Hardy Fibalite7/8lbs 2 piece 7’ spinning rod; a Bruce &Walker Silver Stream 3 piece fibre glass 12’salmon rod and a Daiwa Moonraker 2 pieceglass fibre 11’6” bass rod, in bags (4)£90-130

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58A Hardy folding grilse landing net, alloy “V”arms, spring belt clip, a circular copper castcase, a Farlow leather salmon fly wallet(lacking parchment leaves) and various otheritems including an extending gaff, Wheatleyfly boxes et al (Q)£80-120

59An Allcock Aerial Popular 4 ¹⁄₂” centre pinreel, caged and six spoked drum with twinxylonite handles, brass foot, rear slidingbrass optional check button and bar springcheck mechanism, light wear to finish only,1930’s£150-200

60An Orvis 1874 Patent fly reel, reproductionmodel of alloy construction with multi-perforated side plates, ebonite handle onshort crank winding arm, bridge foot, fixedclick check mechanism, in fitted teakpresentation case (see illustration)£150-250

61Two treen salmon fisher’s priests, eachpolychrome decorated with game fish andflies, antler handle, stamped makers initials“J.A.” and on twin red deer antler displaystand with rectangular oak base, priests 13”and 9” long£80-120

62A collection of six exotic wood salmonfisher’s priests by Scottish wood turnerRichard Shann, each of truncheon formwith turned hand grip and leather lanyard,various woods including; Brazilian tulipwood,snakewood, lignum vitae, black Palmira,cocobolo and thuya burr (6)£100-150

63A similar lot of six exotic wood salmonfisher’s priests by Richard Shann, variouswoods; rosewood sonokeling, Mexicanrosewood, Makassar ebony, Burmesepaduak burr, para kingwood burr and Africanblackwood (6)£100-150

64A collection of five modern salmonfisher’s priest, each of various truncheonform and made from exotic woods; yew burrand goncalo alves, bubinga, tamboti, twoyew and burr oak (5)£90-130

65A Hardy Ultralite 8000 DD light salmon flyreel and spare spool, large arbour drumwith counter-balanced handle, rear spindlemounted tension adjusting wheel, as newcondition and with Airflo Ridge WF-8 F & Ilines, in original pouches and card boxes£160-240

66A Guideline “LPXe” 4 piece carbonsalmon fly rod, 12’6”, #8/9, black silk wraps,anodised screw grip reel fittings, little usedcondition, in bag and cloth covered tube£150-250

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67A Sage 4580 trout fly reel and sparespool, large arbour drum with counter-balanced handle, skeleton frame, rear milledtension adjuster, as new condition, in originalpouches and card boxes£160-240

68A Sage 4560 trout fly reel, description asfor above lot, in pouch and card box£130-180

69An Enigma “EMG 3” 3 piece carbon troutfly rod, 10’, #6, brown silk wraps, anodisedscrew grip reel fitting, as new condition, inbag and cloth covered tube£130-180

70A Sage 4560 trout fly reel, large arbourdrum with counter-balanced handle, skeletonframe, rear milled tension adjuster, as newcondition, in original pouch and card box£130-180


72A Sage 4540 trout fly reel, large arbourdrum with counter-balanced handle, skeletonframe, rear milled tension adjuster, as newcondition, in original pouch and card box£120-160


74An Guideline “Expedition” 4 piece carbontravel spinning rod, 9’6”, 4-14g, new/unusedcondition, in bag and cloth covered tube£90-130

75An interesting collection of eighty anglingbadges and stick pins, including variousenamel and gilt metal examples; a rare Hardy“Hall of Fame” gilt metal and enamel badge;Mitchell; Orvis; A.C.A.; club and bailiffbadges et al, mounted on machined tapestrywall hanging, two various modern pewter hipflasks and four various fly boxes andpouches (Q)£80-120

76A Hardy Birmingham 3 ¹⁄₂” brass andebonite salmon fly reel, domed cow hornhandle, German silver rims, brass bridgefoot, quadruple cage pillars and fixed checkmechanism, ebonite rear plate with finehairline crack, faceplate stamped enclosedoval logo, circa 1895£140-180

77A rare Allcock Stanley prototypethreadline casting reel, alloy constructionwith tapered brass handle on circular driveplate, curved alloy foot, wire line guide onreciprocating cam , cork backed spool withbrass tension nut to front, good overallcondition, 1920’s (see illustration)£200-300

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78A rare Hardy H.J.S bait casting outfit,comprising; a Jock Scott multiplying baitcasting reel, black anodised finish, 4:1 ratiogearing, reverse tapered ebonite handle onoff-set curved crank winding arm mountedabove a four point capstan drag adjuster, rimmounted spool release lever and milledtension screw, ribbed alloy foot, brassspindle caps both stamped “Oil”, rear platestamped make and model details, wear tofinish from normal use, mainly to rims; aclamp fitting double arm brass line winderand nickel silvered oil canister in originalrectangular fitted teak case, 1940’s (seeillustration)£300-500

79A rare Hardy Perfect 3 ⁷⁄₈” trout/lightsalmon fly reel, domed ivorine handle,pierced brass foot, strapped rim tensionscrew and early calliper spring checkmechanism, dished drum with four rim cuspsand central nickel silver retaining screw,faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade markand straight line logo, ex-Graham Turnercollection, circa 1898 (see illustration)£300-400

80A good Hardy Fortuna 7” Duralumin biggame centre pin reel, reverse taperedebonite handles on shaped brass cross-barmounted above a six point capstan stardrag, brass foot, Andreas patent anti-reversegearing, rear plate stamped make and modeldetails, light wear from normal use only, circa1940 (see illustration)£500-800

81A scarce D. Watson, Inverness brass 3 ¹⁄₂”salmon winch, domed cow horn handle onwaisted crank winding arm set within an an-foul rim, block foot, quadruple cage pillars,fixed check mechanism, faceplate scriptengraved makers details, reel retains muchof the original bronze patina, circa 1880£150-200

82A scarce 19th Century brass narrow drumclamp fitting winch, tapered horn handle oncurved crank winding arm, triple cage pillars,riveted block foot with clamp fitment piercedto take leather pad and with lyre tail lockingscrew, circa 1850 ( see illustration)£200-250

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83A rare Eaton & Deller 2 ¹⁄₄” brass foldinghandle trout winch, turned ivory handle onwaisted crank winding arm, cutaway rimhandle recess, riveted block foot, triple cagepillars, rear raised check housing and fixedcheck mechanism, faceplate script engravedmakers details, polished finish, circa 1880£200-300

84A fine and rare Edward Vom HofeRestigouche 3/0 direct drive salmon flyreel, ebonite and nickel silver construction,counter-balanced serpentine crank windhandle set within an anti foul rim, rear centralmilled seven point tension adjuster andoptional check button, pierced alloy foot,stamped model details, triple cage pillars(two double roller), hinged spindle port coverstamped May ‘02 patent and Philadelphiaaddress details, very good overall condition,circa 1940 (see illustration)£1000-1500

85A rare Hardy 1897 model line winder, heavygreen painted iron “U” shaped support withturned brass spindle supporting four screw-inarms and a straight waited crank winding armwith turned wooden handle, mounted onto aheavy brass “G” clamp table fitting withbutterfly locking screw, winding arm stampedmakers details, circa 1900 (see illustration)£180-240

86A Hardy Marquis No.1 salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, alloy foot, two screw drumlatch, rear tension regulator, nickel silver “U”shaped line guide, little used condition andin zip case and card box and a Sharpe’s“Aberdeen” 3 piece (2 tips) cane salmon flyrod, 13’, #9, crimson whippings, suctionjoints, in bag (2)£130-180

87An Ambassadeur 5000D bait casting reel,green finish, chamfered rims, optional checklever, three various trout fly reels by Farlow,Daiwa and Modarcom and three variouscane and greenheart trout fly rods (7)£90-130

88A Hardy “Wallis Avon” 3 piece whole andbuilt cane float rod, 11’, green silk inter-whipped, sliding alloy reel fittings, stand-offrings, lacking alloy butt cap otherwise ingood overall condition, in later bag£80-120

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89A Hardy Marquis No.1 salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, alloy foot, two screw drumlatch, rear tension regulator, nickel silver “U”shaped line guide, in zip case and a HardyJet 2 piece trout fly rod, 9’, #7, in bag (2)£80-120

90A good Dingley built 2 ⁵⁄₈” alloy trout dryfly reel, xylonite handle, pierced brass foot,red agate line guide (no cracks) nickel silvertelephone drum latch and fixed bar springcheck mechanism, interior stamped “D.2”,overall excellent condition and retainingvirtually all the original lead finish, in originalbrown card box, circa 1920 (see illustration)£100-150

91A Wheatley black japanned salmon flybox, interior fitted ivorine plates and eightbars of unusual raised nickel silver springclips, stamped “patent 20408” and holdinga selection of 25 fully dressed and hairwingsalmon flies, circa 1910 and a brassextending salmon gaff with turned woodenhandle and alloy hinged point cover (2)£80-120

92A Malloch 3” alloy trout fly reel, hornhandle, brass bridge foot and triple cagepillars, fixed check mechanism, two furtherfly reels, an Ambidex threadline reel, fourvarious cane and glass fibre rods and a smallquantity of various baits (Q)£80-120

93A scarce Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₂” salmon flyreel, ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot,revolving nickel silver line guide, rim tensionscrew and Mk.II check mechanism, lightwear only to enamel finish, mainly to rim,1940’s£250-350

94A scarce Illingworth No.2 threadline reel,tapered ebonite handle on waisted arm,exposed bronze gearing, finger pick-up bail,spool with central brass locking nut andstamped patent details, circa 1910 (seeillustration)£160-220

95A Hardy St George 3” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, alloy foot, two screw drum latch,white agate line guide (hairline cracks), rimtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,light wear to enamel finish only, 1950’s£150-200

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96A rare Hardy Perfect 3” wide drummedtrout fly reel with war-time finish, xylonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, revolving nickelsilver line guide, rim mounted tension screwand Mk.I check mechanism, interior stamped“J.S.” (Jimmy Smith), overall black paintedfinish with wear from normal use and in Hardycream card box, 1940’s (see illustration)£600-900

97A 19th Century brass wide drummedmultiplying winch, turned bone handle onoff-set curved crank winding arm withdomed iron retaining screw, rim mounteddrum locking lever, riveted block foot, triplecage pillars, circa 1845£100-150

98A good Hardy Uniqua 3 ¹⁄₂” salmon flyreel, ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, nickelsilver telephone drum latch and fixed Mk.IIcheck mechanism, only light wear to leadfinish, 1930’s£140-180

99A fine Hardy Silex No.2 wide drummed 4 ¹⁄₄”bait casting reel, drum with twin ebonitehandles, spring release latch and jewelledspindle bearing, brass foot, cur away-rimsection, ivorine rim mounted casting triggerand milled tension screw, reel retains virtuallyall the original dark lead finish and is inexcellent overall condition, circa 1920£180-260

100An extremely rare Clarke lateHigginbotham 3” brass salmon winch,turned baluster brass handle on waisted crankwinding arm with domed iron retaining screw,triple cage pillars, riveted block foot, raisedrear check housing and fixed checkmechanism, faceplate scroll engraved “Clarke& Higginbotham, Maker, No.91 Stand,London”, the reel is in overall excellentcondition for such an early example, circa1810 (see illustration)£2000-3000

101A rare John Higginbotham treen float andline winder and case, the fruitwood sixsection cast furnisher with brass spindlesand central cap and shot compartmentsbelow a sliding lid, in original papier machécase with sleeve lid and applied paper tradelabel “John Higginbotham, Fishing RodMaker (From Drury Lane) at the Golden Fish,No. 91 opposite Southampton Street,Strand” 6 ¹⁄₂” x 5 ¹⁄₄” overall, excellentcondition, circa 1790 (see illustration)£800-1200

** For buyers interested in John Higginbothamrelated items please also see lot 351

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102A rare Hardy No. 3 Angler’s Knife fittedseven Sheffield stainless steel tools,hinged shackle, nickel silver side platesengraved make and model details, 1940’s(see illustration)£250-350

103A W. Morton & Sons nickel silver angler’sknife, fitted ten various Sheffield steel tools,hinged shackle, nickel silver side plates,1930’s£160-240

104A scarce Hardy Uniqua 3 ¹⁄₈” “spitfire”alloy trout fly reel, ebonite handle, brassfoot, nickel silver telephone drum latch andfixed Mk.I check mechanism, interiorstamped “J.S” (Jimmy Smith) light wear fromnormal use, 1940’s£200-250

105A fine and rare Hardy Hercules 4 ¹⁄₂” salmonfly reel, domed ivorine handle, pierced bridgefoot, quadruple cage pillars, faceplate onraised check housing and stamped Rod inHand trade mark and enclosed oval logo, reelretains much of the original bronze patina, circa1895 (see illustration)£350-550

106A Malloch Sun and Planet brass 3 ¹⁄₄”salmon fly reel, facetted wooden handlewith patent sun and planet gearing, bridgefoot, quadruple cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, faceplate with raised spindleboss and stamped oval logo, light wear only,circa 1900£180-240

107A rare Chevalier, Bowness & Son 3 ¹⁄₂”brass salmon winch, tapered horn handle,on reversible straight crank winding arm, cutaway rim handle recess, riveted block foot,quadruple pillars, rear raised check housingwith fixed check mechanism, faceplate scriptengraved makers details, circa 1870£250-350

108A scarce W.F. Homer 4” Nottinghamcentre pin reel, walnut drum with twintapered horn handles and brass four screwspring release latch, starback foot withsliding optional check button and stampedmakers details, circa 1905£100-150

109A Bembridge Floatsafe ivorine float tubeand cover, crimson whipped decoration, aWaltonian bamboo flat tube with treenstopper and a bamboo float tube, inkinscribed Sowerbutts “The Lennox” (3)£80-120

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110A very rare Hardy Wallis 4” No.2 pattern“spitfire” alloy centre trotting reel, shallowcored narrow drum with twin ebonite handlesand nickel silver telephone drum latch, ribbedbrass foot, rim mounted optional check lever,backplate stamped make and model details,interior stamped “J.S.” (Jimmy Smith), reel isin overall excellent condition, 1940’s (seeillustration)£300-400

111A good Allcock Aerial Model 7950-T6 3”centre pin reel, caged and six spoked drumwith twin xylonite handles, front flange witheight perforations, solid rear flange, brassfoot, B.P. line guide, rear sliding brassoptional check button and bar spring checkmechanism, backplate stamped circularlogo, very good overall condition, circa 1930(see illustration)£450-650

112A good B. James “Richard Walker S/UMk.IV 2 piece cane carp rod, 10’, crimsoninter-whippings, sliding alloy reel fittings,“onion” handle, suction joint, London transferlabel, in bag£200-300

113A Hardy “No.3 L.R.H. Spinning” 2 piececane salmon spinning rod, 9’6”,green/crimson tipped wraps, green inter-whippings, alloy screw grip reel fitting,studlock joint, 1955, in bag£100-150

114A Hardy “Marvel” 3 piece cane trout flyrod, 7’6”, #4, green/gold tipped wraps,sliding alloy reel fitting, suction joints, 1968,light use only, in bag£400-600

The following 4 lots are the property of RonHolloway, the famous Itchen river keeperand author, Ron was the keeper at MartyrWorthy for more than thirty years and haswritten a number of books including thebest selling autobiography You ShouldHave Been Here Last Thursday. Ron is nowretired from river keeping and lives besidethe River Tweed at Mertoun near Kelso

115A very rare Hoagy Carmichael custombuilt 2 piece (2 tips) cane trout fly rod, 8’6”,#5, built in 1985 using Ed Garrison’s formersand machinery with mid-tan silk wraps,wooden reel seat and nickel silver slidingfitting, slightly swollen butt section, cigarhandle and suction joint, only light use and ararely seen example by one of the leadingauthorities on American cane rods and rodmakers, in bag and brass capped alloy tube£450-650

116A Hardy “Itchen “ 3 piece (2 tips) canetrout fly rod, 9’6”, crimson inter-whipped,alloy screw grip reel fitting, suction joints,1956, in bag£160-220

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117A full card of Chadwick’s No. 477 wool, usedto tie the famous Sawyer bug and presentedto Ron Holloway on the banks of the Itchen atMartyr Worthy in 1973 by Frank Sawyer£100-150

118Three Dermot Wilson tackle catalogues,1977, 1980 and 1981, p.b., photoillustrations, when Ron was not on the MartyrWorthy beat or single handedly keeping theHampshire brewery trade in business hewould usually be found at Dermott Wilson’sNether Wallop shop which was the Meccafor all chalk stream fly fisher’s (3)£50-80

Other Properties

119A Reddington AL 13/14 salmon fly reeland spare spool, black anodised finish(spare spool with gold anodised finish), multiperforated drum with counter balancedhandle, rear spindle mounted five pointcapstan star drag adjuster, light use only, incloth pouches£100-150

120A Tibor Gulfstream 4 ¹⁄₂” salmon/salt-water fly reel, left hand wind model withblack anodised finish, counter-balancedhandle, multi-perforated drum and rearspindle mounted tension wheel adjuster, lightuse only in original neoprene pouch£150-200

121A Lamson Spey salmon fly reel, left handwind, black anodised finish, counter-balancedhandle, rear off-set check tension adjuster,light use only, in original neoprene pouch£130-180

122A Teton 4 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel, left handwind, blue anodised finish, counter-balancedhandle, perforated drum and cage, springdrum latch, rear spindle mounted tensionadjuster, as new condition and an ABUAmbassadeur 6000 bait casting reel,grooved rims, red finish, in leather case withoil bottle and accessories (2)£130-180

123A Bruce and Walker Atlantic Salmon 4 ¹⁄₄”fly reel, left hand wind, silver anodised finish,counter-balanced handle, spring drum latch,brass foot, rear spindle mounted tensionadjuster, as new and in original woodenpresentation case and a Sharpe’s Don 4 ¹⁄₄”salmon fly reel, black anodised finish, springdrum latch, rear twin patent brake adjusters,light use only (2)£150-200

124A Loop Multi 4 piece carbon trout fly rod,9’, #4, green/silver tipped wraps, anodisedscrew grip reel fitting, snake rings, as newcondition, in bag and cloth covered tube£140-180

125A Sage “SP-790” 2 piece carbon trout flyrod, 9’, #7, green wraps, anodised screwgrip reel fitting, as new condition, in bag andalloy tube£100-150

126A St. Croix 2 piece carbon trout fly rod,8’6”, #4/5, brown silk wraps, wooden reelseat with anodised screw grip fitting,new/unused condition, in bag and alloy tube£90-130

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127A Bruce & Walker “Merlin Stream King” 3piece carbon salmon fly rod, 12’6”, #7/9,black/green tipped wraps, rosewood reelseat with gold anodised screw grip reelfitting, new/unused condition, in bag£90-130

128A Bo Mohlin Baby Trout 3” fly reel,composition handle on counter-balancedserpentine crank handle, multi-perforateddrum and faceplate, bridge foot, triplepillared cage, fixed check mechanism, asnew/unused condition and in original blockleather case (see illustration)£200-300

129A Hardy Uniqua 3 ³⁄₄” salmon fly reel,ivorine handle, brass foot, nickel silver ovaldrum latch stamped “Oil”, fixed Mk.I checkmechanism, faceplate stamped make andmodel details and neatly block engravedprevious owners initials, circa 1918£130-180

130A fine Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₄” wide drummedtrout/light salmon fly reel and blockleather case, ebonite handle, brass foot, rimtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,faceplate stamped central circular logo andblock engraved “Badanloch”, light wear onlyfrom normal use, circa 1930 (see illustration)£450-650

131A scarce Malloch Sun and Planet 4” brassand ebonite salmon fly reel with Pape,Newcastle retailers details, facetted treenhandle with patent anti-reverse gearing, twinGerman silver rims, bridge foot, quadruplecage pillars, fixed check mechanism, faceplatewith raised spindle boss and stamped ovallogo and retailers details, circa 1905£200-300

132A Hardy Sunbeam 3 ¹⁄₄” trout dry fly reel,exposed drum with ebonite handle andnickel silver horseshoe drum latch, brassBickerdyke line guide, stancheon foot andfixed Mk.I check mechanism, 1920’s£90-130

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133A good G. Little 4” brass salmon fly reel,tapered cow horn handle, block foot,quadruple cage pillars, fixed check mechanism,faceplate with two screw spindle boss andscript engraved makers details, circa 1895£90-130

134A Hardy Bouglé Lightweight III trout fly reel,ivorine handle, multi-perforated drum andfaceplate, pierced alloy foot, , triple raised pillars(one roller), rim mounted tension screw andcompensating check mechanism, new/unusedcondition, in original pouch and card box£150-200

135A very rare prototype Hardy CascapediaMk.II #2-3-4 direct drive trout fly reel, righthand wind model with ebonite handle onpierced serpentine crank winding arm, multi-perforated black anodised end plates, piercedfoot, triple cage pillars, rear milled eleven pointtension regulator, reel is in new/unusedcondition and is one of only three examples ofthe Cascapedia Mk.II model to have beenmade in this size (see illustration)£500-800

136A C. Farlow & Co. 4 ¹⁄₄” patent lever salmonfly reel, waisted cow horn handle, piercedbridge foot, quadruple drum pillars, rear raiseddisc check adjuster, faceplate with two screwspindle boss and backplate engraved makeand model details, reel retains much of theoptician bronze patina, circa 1895£120-180

137A Hardy Uniqua 3 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel,ivorine handle, alloy foot, nickel silverhorseshoe drum latch, fixed Mk.I checkmechanism, backplate stamped make andmodel details, reel retains much of theoriginal dark lead finish, circa 1920£130-180

138A Hardy Bouglé Agate III trout fly reel,ivorine handle, green anodised cage, piercedalloy foot, triple raised pillars, white agate lineguide, multi-perforated drum and faceplate,rim tension screw and compensating checkmechanism, new/unused condition and inoriginal pouch and card box £150-200

139A Malloch 4 ¹⁄₄” brass salmon fly reel,domed horn handle, block foot, quadruplecage [pillars, fixed check mechanism, faceplatestamped shield logo, circa 1895 and a Malloch4” alloy side casting reel, horn handle, swivellingbrass foot with integral line guide and rimmounted optional check lever, circa 1915 (2)£130-180

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140A fine Ari’t Hart Traun F1 trout fly reel andspare spool, left hand wind model with blackanodised multi-perforated drum, polished alloyannular line guide, gold anodised stancheonfoot and triform backplate with central milledspindle mounted tension adjuster and line clip,stamped make and model details and serialno. 2609, excellent overall condition and inoriginal suede effect pouches (see illustration)£300-400

141A Hardy Golden Prince 9/10 salmon flyreel and spare spool, brown/gold anodisedfinish, ebonite handle, two screw drum latch,ribbed brass foot, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear milled tension adjuster,light wear only£120-160

142A Hardy Marquis 6 trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, two screw drum latch, rear tensionadjuster and nickel silver single screw “U”shaped line guide, light use, in zip case anda Hardy 2 piece fibalite trout fly rod, 8’, #6,gold/crimson tipped wraps, alloy screw gripreel fitting, in bag (2)£80-120

143A collection of various bait mounts andflights including Hardy Crocodile, BartleetArchers et al and a quantity of various otherdevon minnows and spoon baits (Q)£70-100

144A Hardy 3 piece steel centred cane salmonfly rod, 17’6”, crimson inter-whipped, brass“W” reel fitting, full open bridge rings,rosewood ferrule plugs, 1909, in bag£100-150

145A collection of various tackle including aMitchell 320 fixed spool reel, boxed, a wickertrout fisher’s creel and twelve various cane,greenheart and fibre glass rods (Q)£70-100

146A framed display of eight TraditionalAmerican Dry Fly’s, mounted in shadowbox frame, 7” x 9” overall and three frameddisplays of individual fully dressed eyedsalmon flies, various patterns (4)£70-100

147A fine Hardy Silex Jewel 4 ¹⁄₂” widedrummed bait casting reel, shallow coreddrum with twin ebonite handles, two screwspring latch and jewelled bearing, ribbedbrass foot, rim mounted ivorine castingtrigger and rear quadrant weight indicatorwith milled tension screw, reel is in virtuallyunused conditioning and in original creamcard trade box (see illustration)£350-450

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148A Robertson 4” brass Hercules stylesalmon fly reel, domed cow horn handle onraised winding plate, bridge foot, quadruplecage pillars, fixed check mechanism,faceplate stamped makers logo and aForrest brass faced 3 ¹⁄₄” light salmon fly reel,ivorine handle, bridge foot, fixed checkmechanism (2)£120-180

149A rare Hardy Swallow Tail 7” bait andoriginal card box, brown/gold paintedrubber body, twin white metal spinning vanesand twin flying treble hooks, circa 1910 (seeillustration£350-550

150An extremely rare Allcock glass doublesided bait, the 3 ¹⁄₂” fish shaped bait withsmooth glass double side plates, unusually,only with cut gill plate decoration, centralnickel silver plate with claw grips, twinspinning vanes, rear tail vane, pierced to taketrace and treble hook to rear, some traces oflater applied red paint to front spinning vanesand with a blue green Verdi to the nickel silverplate from damp, a very rarely seen example,circa 1875 (see illustration)£1000-1500

151A very rare un-named Halcyon 7”spinning bait, heavily dressed peacock herland jungle cock body, large brass ball headwith twin spinning vanes, central revolvingspindle and rear flying treble hook circa 1910(see illustration)£400-600

152A scarce un-named Gregory brassClipper bait, the 2” fish shaped lure with splittail, engraved decoration, twin amber/blackspot glass eyes, central revolving spindlewith rear flying treble hook, circa 1900 (seeillustration)£250-350

153A scare Scottish 19th Century rosewood3 ³⁄₄” salmon winch, turned baluster treenhandle on “S” scroll crank winding arm,bridge foot (filed), triple cage pillars with rearraised locking nuts, fixed check mechanism,circa 1850 (see illustration)£300-400

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154A rare 19th Century brass spike fittingwinch, turned bone handle on curved crankwinding arm with domed iron retainingscrew, triple cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, black foot with tapered spikefitting and butterfly retaining nut, circa 1840(see illustration)£250-350

155A Hardy Neroda bakelite trout/mayfly flybox, oxblood finish, interior fitted chenillebars and holding a selection of various troutand salmon flies, 1940’s£120-160

156A 19th Century leather fly fisher’s wallet,interior fitted two end pouch pockets andtool holders, felt dampers and parchment flyleaves, wrap-around strap, wallet contains a selection of gut eyed salmon flies and agood selection of trout wet fly patterns togut, circa 1870£120-180

157A scarce P.D. Malloch leather trout flywallet, interior fitted end pouch pockets andtool holders, two felt dampers andparchment fly pockets holding a goodselection of trout flies to gut, wallet flapstamped makers details, wrap-aroundribbon tie, circa 1880£120-180

158A scarce Allcock Salar 4 1⁄8” salmoncombination fly/spinning reel, shallowcored drum with twin ebonite handles onshaped cross-bar arm mounted below amilled tension adjuster, brass foot, rimmounted optional check lever, backplatestamped Stag trade mark and model details,rarely seen model, circa 1940£200-300

159A Heaton’s brass relief decorated troutwinch, tapered bone handle on curved crankwinding arm, end plates decorated with reliefangling scenes, block foot, triple cage pillars,no check, polished finish, circa 1920£100-150

160A rare Platts patent wicker trout fisher’screel of flared form, interior fitted drop-inmetal lunch/tackle receptacle, rectangularfish hole to creel side, brass drop latch hasplock, leather wrap around straps, 15” wide,circa 1895 (see illustration)£200-300

161A Hardy “C. C. de France” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 6’10”, tan silk inter-whipped,sliding alloy reel fitting, lockfast joint, 1954,in bag£300-400

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162A Hardy “No.1 L.R.H. Spinning” 2 piececane salmon spinning rod, 9’6”, crimsonwraps, alloy screw grip reel fittings, studlockjoint, 1934, in bag£90-130

163A good Hardy “Rogue River” 3 piece (2tips) cane trout fly rod, 9’6”, crimson inter-whipped, alloy screw grip reel fitting, suctionjoints, extension butt section, 1956, light useonly, in bag and alloy tube£200-300

The following 4 lots are an interesting andhistorically important collection of Hardytournament casting rods

164A very rare Hardy “No.1 L.R.H. Spinning”2 piece cane salmon tournament baitcasting rod, formerly the property of L.R.Hardy, 9’6”. green/scarlet tipped wraps,green silk inter-whippings, alloy screw gripreel fitting, customised cork handle withflattened lower hand grip and extended buttsection, studlock joint, agate lined eyes,1939, in bag, sold with a facsimile letter ofprovenance from James L. Hardy£500-800

165A Hardy Glaskona 2 piece trout fly rodformerly the property of championtournament caster Capt. TommyEdwards, 9’, scarlet wraps, sliding alloy reelfitting, suction joint, 1960, in bag£200-300

166A rare Hardy “C.D. 2” 2 piece canetournament casting trout fly rod, formerlythe property of Belgian casting championAlbert Goddart, 8’6”, crimson silk wraps,sliding alloy reel fitting, custom shaped corkhandle, staggered ferrule with largerosewood ferrule stopper, agate tip and buttrings, suction joint, in bag and with copies ofrod specifications and an image of Goddartwith other tournament casters Hardy, Hedgeand Creusevaut £500-800

167A Hardy custom built 2 piece cane trout flytournament casting rod, made for castingchampion Åke Dahlberg, 9’3”, green silkwraps, alloy sliding reel fitting, shaped corkhandle, suction joint, 1951, in bag£400-600

** After retiring from the tournamentcasting circuit Åke Dahlberg went on toproduce a range of very successful lures

168A green canvas and leather cappedsalmon rod tube, strapped carry handle andleather locking strap, circa 1930, 67” long£80-120

169A Hardy Elarex bait casting reel, chromedfinish, twin reverse tapered ebonite handles,level-line mechanism, rear plate with optionalcheck lever and graduated casting regulator,in cream card box and with bag andinstruction pamphlet and a similar HardyElarex reel, un-boxed, circa 1950 (2)£120-160

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170A Hardy Exalta fixed spool reel and twospare spools, turned ebonite handle,swivelling foot, optional check lever, full bailarm, a similar reel and another, lackingebonite handle (3)£120-180

171A pair of Hardy Hardex No.2 Mk.IIthreadline casting reels, each with turnedebonite handle, half bail arm, ebonite drumwith brass tension adjuster and a similar reelwith alloy spool (3)£100-150

172A Hardy Hardex No.2 Mk.II threadlinecasting reel, ebonite handle, half bail arm,chromed spool housing, ebonite drum andbrass tension adjuster and two similarHardex reels, a No.1 Mk.II and a No.1 Mk.II,latter with chipped spool (3)£100-150

173A first model Allcock Felton Crosswindthreadline reel, xylonite handle, half bail arm,stamped patent applied for, three furthervarious Felton crosswind reels, a.f. and fourfurther Allcock and Milward’s threadlinecasting reels (8)£100-150

174Five various Allcock Felton Crosswindthreadline casting reels, four No.1 and oneNo.2 models, grey finish and with two sparespools (5)£90-130

175A Hardy Conquest centre pin trotting reel,shallow cored drum with twin taperedebonite handles and two screw springrelease latch, alloy Bickerdyke line guide,alloy stancheon foot, rear ivorine quadrantweight indicator and nickelled optional checklever, unusual dark grey enamel finish and ascarce Clayton “Fenland” 4 “ alloy trottingreel, twin xylonite handles, brass foot, rearoptional check button (2)£120-180

176A Hodder style 4” alloy centre pin reel,caged and multi-perforated drum with twinxylonite handles and central brass springrelease latch, waisted brass foot, rear slidingoptional check button and calliper springcheck mechanism and a similar 3 ¹⁄₂” centrepin reel with rolling eye line guide and blackpainted finish (2)£80-120

177A Homer Flick’Em 4 ¹⁄₈” centre pin trottingreel, first model with shallow cored drum,twin xylonite handles, drop bar locking latch,brass foot, rear sliding optional check button,a similar reel (some corrosion) a later 3 ³⁄₄”Flick’Em model and a 4” Perfection Flick’Emcentre pin reel (4)£100-150

178An Allcock Stanley threadline casting reel,ebonite handle, reciprocating wire line pick-up, ebonite drum, black painted finish andsix other Allcock Stanley threadline reels,some damage (7)£90-130

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179A Young’s Trudex 5 ¹⁄₂” centre pin trottingreel, twin composition handles, Bickerdykeline guide, spring drum latch, rear mountedoptional check lever, three various Young’sRapidex 4” centre pin reels of similar designand a similar pair of Milward’s Floatcraftcentre pin reels, some general wear fromnormal use (6)£100-150

180A fine and rare Hardy Taupo Perfect 3 ⁷⁄₈”wide drummed trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, nickel silverrevolving line guide, rim tension screw andMk.II check mechanism, reel is in overallexcellent condition with only very light signs ofwear to enamel finish, 1950’s (see illustration)£400-600

181A Hardy Silex Major 3 ¹⁄₂” bait casting reel,twin ebonite handles, spring drum latch andjewelled spindle bearing, ribbed brass foot,ivorine rim mounted casting trigger, rearquadrant weight indicator with milled rimtension screw, 1920’s£140-180

182A Hardy Sovereign 9/10 salmon fly reel,limited edition model (no. 104) with goldanodised finish, counter-balanced rosewoodhandle, two screw spring drum latch, ribbedfoot, rear spindle mounted milled tensionadjuster and sliding optional check button,new/unused condition, in leather zip caseand card box£150-250

183A scarce Hardy Uniqua 2 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel,ebonite handle, nickel silver telephone rumlatch, ribbed brass foot, fixed Mk.II checkmechanism, light overall wear to finish fromnormal use, circa 1930£150-200

184A Hardy Perfect 3 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, white agate lineguide (no cracks), rim tension screw andMk.II check mechanism, faceplate stampedcentral circular logo and model details, lightwear from normal use only, circa 1930£180-240

185A good Hardy Perfect 4 ¹⁄₄” salmon flyreel, ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, rimtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,faceplate stamped central circular logo, reelretains much of the original dark lead finish,1930’s (see illustration)£350-450

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186A Hardy Conquest 4 ³⁄₈” narrow drummedtrotting reel, shallow cored drum with twintapered ebonite handles, two screw springlatch and milled tension wheel, brass foot,Bickerdyke line guide and rear knurledoptional check button, light wear fromnormal use, 1950’s£100-150

187A rare Hardy No.2 Angler’s knife, fitted fiveButler, Sheffield steel tools, hinged shackleand shaped nickel silver side plates,engraved make and model details, circa1930 (see illustration)£250-350

188A scarce Hardy Sea Silex 7” sea centre pinreel, solid alloy drum (no perforations) withtwin reverse tapered ebonite handles andnickel silver telephone drum latch, brassblock foot, ivorine rim mounted brake andtwo further rim mounted casting controls,rear plate stamped make and model details,1930’s (see illustration)£350-550

189A Hardy “Special” 3 piece (2 tips) steelcentred cane salmon fly rod, 16’, crimsoninter-whipped, brass “W” reel fitting, lockfastjoints. a.f., 1904, an Alex Martin 3 piece (2tips) cane salmon fly rod, 12’, similar designand an Alex Martin 2 piece cane salmonspinning rod, in bags (3)£90-130

190A Bowness & Bowness 3 piece (3 tips)greenheart salmon fly rod, 15’, brasssliding reel fittings, spigot joints and a Grant’sVibration 3 piece (2 tips) spliced greenheartsalmon fly rod, alloy reel fittings, in bags (2)£100-150

191A fine Shaun Linsley “Peter Wheat AvonMaster” limited edition 17/21 two piecehand built cane Avon rod, 11’, gold/scarlettipped silk wraps, sliding nickel silver reelfittings, suction joint, made 2000, as newcondition, in bag and with original receipt andletter of order confirmation£250-350

192A scarce Hardy Super Silex 3 ¹⁄₄” baitcasting reel, drum with twin ebonite handles,spring release latch and jewelled spindlebearing, ribbed brass foot, rim mountedivorine casting trigger, rear quadrant weightindicator and milled tension screw, lightoverall wear to finish from normal use, 1930’s£160-220

193A Slater 3 ³⁄₄” Nottingham walnut andebonite combination reel, alloy backeddrum with twin tapered horn handles andthrees crew brass spring release latch, brassannular line guide, German silver rear rim,starback foot with sliding optional checkbutton, circa 1900£100-150

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194An A. Allan Spinet salmon sizedthreadline casting reel, xylonite handle,exposed bronze gearing, half auto-bail arm,alloy spool, stamped make and model detailsand with milled brass spindle nut, 1920’s£100-150

195A good Illingworth No.3 threadline castingreel, stepped ebonite handle, exposed bronzegearing, nickel silver rimmed alloy spool withcentral graduated tension adjuster andstamped make and model details, reel retainsvirtually all the original dark patina and is inoriginal rexine case, circa 1920 (see illustration)£160-240

196An early Mitchell 300 third version fixedspool reel, tuned alloy handle, half auto bailarm, L shaped optional check lever, lightwear to black painted finish only, circa 1949£90-130

197A scarce F.T. Williams 4” eboniteNottingham centre pin reel, twin taperedhorn handles, brass four screw springrelease latch, rear German silver rim, brassstarback foot with sliding optional checkbutton, latch plate engraved retailers details,circa 1900£140-180

198A rare large Haywood brass multiplyingclamp winch, turned bone handle on off-set“S” scroll winding arm, rim mounted drumlocking lever, triple cage pillars, riveted blockfoot with clamp fitment pierced to takeleather pad and with lyre tail locking nut,faceplate stamped makers name, 2 ¹⁄₂”diameter, circa 1845 (see illustration)£350-550

199An Enright & Son 3 ¹⁄₂” brass salmon flyreel, domed cow horn handle on slightlyraised winding plate, block foot, quadruplecage pillars, fixed check mechanism,faceplate engraved makers details and aWm. Brown 4 ¹⁄₂” brass salmon fly reel,tapered horn handle, bridge foot, fixed checkmechanism, both with polished finish£150-200

200A very rare Ustonson brass multiplyingnarrow drum winch, turned bon handle onoff-set slightly curved crank winding arm withdomed iron locking screw, 3:1 ratio gearing,no check, triple cage pillars, riveted brass foot,faceplate with three raised head iron retainingscrews and script engraved “Ustonson, Makerto the Queen, 48 Bell Yard, Temple Bar”, 2 ³⁄₈”diameter, 1 ³⁄₈” wide, rarely seen narrow drumexample, circa 1840 (see illustration)£3000-5000

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201A scarce presentation Hardy Perfect 3 ⁵⁄₈”trout fly reel, ebonite handle, ribbed brassfoot, milled rim tension screw and Mk.IIcheck mechanism, faceplate with engravedpresentation details for “Puget SoundNavigation Co. Trophy” and with appliedsilver plaque engraved winners name, 1930’s£350-550

202A Wheatley rectangular salmon and troutfly reservoir, black stove enamelled finish,interior fitted five lift-out trays each fittednickel silver spring fly clips and holding a finecollection of approximately 570 fully dressedsalmon irons, sea-trout and trout flies, 11“ x6 ¹⁄₂“ x 3 ¹⁄₂” (see illustration)£400-600

203A rare Hardy Eureka 3 ¹⁄₂” alloy trottingreel, shallow cored drum with multi-perforated faceplate, twin ivorine handles andnickel silver telephone drum latch, polishedalloy foot and rim mounted nickel silveroptional check lever, rear plate stampedmakers details, light wear to lead finish fromnormal use only, circa 1915 (see illustration)£250-350

204Four various American automatic flyreels; a Magic 4” alloy fly reel; an Oren-O-Matic 3” alloy model; a Martin 2 ³⁄₄” reel anda Shakespeare Silent Automatic model (4)£80-120

205A very rare 19th Century pot belliedleather creel, brass bound lid decoratedwith three relief fish, central circular fish hole,brass collar and large brass drop hasp latchwith turn key lock mounted on ovalescutcheon, stitched seams, cream paintedinterior and creel body pierced with twoholes to take shoulder strap, (see illustration)£1500-2500

206A P. M. Tamson Model 2L.T fixed spoolreel, polished alloy gear housing, turnedcomposition left hand wind handle, half auto-bail arm, in little used condition and in originalcard box, 1950’s£70-100

207A fine Pezon et Michel “Ritz SuperParabolic PPP- Fario Club” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 8’5”, #5/6, green/crimson tippedsilk wraps, black anodised screw grip reelfitting, staggered ferrule, suction joint, snakerings, little used condition, in bag and tube£200-300

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208A 19th Century continental iron fish spear,the five tined ogee shaped spear with barbedpoints and flared hollow collar, two smalleriron eel tridents and three various Continentalsteel mesh fish traps, two of bottle form andone of bell shape, probably French (6)£100-150

209A Victorian lignum vitae salmon fisher’spriest of tapered truncheon form with carvedbarley twist decoration and turnedconcentric bands, 9 ³⁄₄” overall, circa 1850£100-150

210An extremely rare Warner’s of RedditchBickerdyke pike fisher’s combination priestthe brass cylindrical priest with screw lockingcap fitted with “V” disgorger and containing afurther calliper scissor gag stamped with 12”ruler to one side, drop bar latch, outer casestamped makers details, a very rare seencombination priest in excellent overallcondition, 9” long, circa 1910 (see illustration)£500-800

211A fine and rare Ogden Smith oak troutfisher’s priest, truncheon form with turnedand waisted hand grip , weighted head, shaftstamped makers details, rarely seen examplein very good condition, 6 ³⁄₄” long, circa 1930£130-180

212A rare Hardy Curate nickel silveredcombination tool, milled priest handle withscrew cap oil receiver and spring tweezerswith gut cutting blades, tweezer armsstamped make and model details, 1930’s £100-150

213A Rodgers & Son steel scissor pike gag,twin arms with out pointing serrations andwith adjustable drop bar latch, stampedmakers details, 6” long, circa 1920£80-120

214An unusual folk art treen salmon fisher’spriest in the form of a priest/clergyman,painted decoration, 8 ¹⁄₂” long, circa 1900£90-130

215A very rare Hancock’s of London solidsilver salmon fisher’s priest, swollen headtruncheon form with tapered handle andplaited leather grip, London hallmarked,1990, 7 ³⁄₄” long (see illustration)£300-400

216Seven various Wheatley alloy trout flyboxes, various designs, a Hardy japanneddry fly box (lacking celluloid lids, two furtherfly boxes and two Hardy alloy framed troutlanding nets, each with folding “V” arms (Q)£70-100

217A scarce Hardy Beart salmon landing net,folding “V” shaped duralumin arms with ironknuckle joint and original cable laid net,greenheart handle with brass collar, 1930’s£100-150

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218A good Hardy “Rogue River” 3 piece (2tips) cane trout fly rod, 10’, crimson inter-whipped, alloy screw grip reel fitting,extension handle butt, 1955, overall verycondition, in original outer case (lacking tube)£200-300

219A Hardy Halford No.2 trout fly box, therectangular black japanned case with creampainted interior fitted thirty one flycompartments with nine celluloid lids stampedpattern details, outer case with applied ovalnickel silver trade plaque, circa 1930£120-160

220A fine Cummins black japanned trout dryfly reservoir, the rectangular cabinet with fallfront door opening to reveal six brasshandled drawers each fitted flycompartments and sliding celluloid lids andcontaining a good selection of trout dry andmayfly patterns, outer case with brass swinghandle and applied brass trade plaque, circa1920 (see illustration)£400-600

221A black japanned salmon fly box, therectangular case with cream painted interiorfitted four removable vellum and parchmentfly leaves with loop holders and containing agood selection of 37 fully dressed eyedsalmon flies including large examples, circa1915£150-200

222A scarce Eaton & Deller 3 ¹⁄₄” brasssalmon winch, tapered cow horn handle onstraight crank winding arm and set within ananti-foul rim, block foot, triple cage pillars,raised rear check housing ands fixed checkmechanism, faceplate script engravedmakers details and retaining much of theoriginal dark bronze patina, rarely seenmodel, circa 1885£200-300

223A wicker trout fisher’s creel of pot belliedform, strapped lid, a repoussé rectangularbrass plaque with a central angling sceneand a trade card of Mustad Kirby hooks (3)£100-150

224A scarce Georgian trout fisher’s priest, thefruitwood priest with swollen head, slendershaft and turned knop finial, head stamped“Dillon” four times (possibly original owner),9” long, circa 1820 (see illustration)£100-150

225An Ari’t Hart Lake Taupo F3 trout fly reeland spare spool, left hand wind model, blackanodised finish, perforated drum with counter-balanced handle, annular alloy line guide andtriform foot stancheon with central spindlemounted milled tension adjuster, light use onlyand in original hide pouches (see illustration)£300-400

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226Three various Lehman baits, each withmother o’pearl side panels and rear fly treblehooks (3)£80-120

227A pair of Allcock Norwich spoons, eachwith amber/black spot glass eye andengraved decoration, 1 ³⁄₄” and three furtherEnglish spoon baits by Hardy, Warner et al (5)£90-130

228An Allcock Flat Metal Bait No. 100³⁄₄, the5” fish shaped white metal bait with inciseddecoration, twin head vanes, gimp trace withbox swivel and three flying treble hookmounts, circa 1915£100-150

229A Victorian hardwood salmon fisher’spriest, tapered truncheon form with turnedhand grip and knop finial, 12” long, circa 1850£80-120

230A fine and rare Coxon Aerial model 4104-T2 four spoke 3” centre pin reel and blockleather case, caged and four spoked drumwith twin tapered horn handles, eboniteflanges and single drum release fork, frontflange stamped “patent”, walnut backplatewith brass starback foot and optional slidingcheck button and calliper spring checkmechanism, both reel and green velvet linedblock leather case are in overall excellentcondition, circa 1898 (see illustration)£1300-1800

231A scarce Bowness & Bowness 2 ¹⁄₄”narrow drummed brass trout winch,turned ivory handle on curved c rank windingarm with domed iron retaining screw, rivetedblock foot, triple cage pillars, raised rearcheck housing and fixed check mechanism,faceplate script engraved makers details, ararely seen size in very good overallcondition, circa 1870£150-250

232A fine and rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¹⁄₂” widedrummed trout fly reel, ivorine handle, alloyfoot, brass strapped rim tension screw and19065 calliper spring check mechanism,slightly dished drum with four rim cusps andcentral nickel silver retaining screw, faceplatestamped central circular logo, reel is in overallvery good condition with only very light wearto lead finish from normal use, circa 1906(see illustration)£1000-1500

233A good Ogden Smith “Test” anglers’knife, fitted six Taylor, Sheffield steel tools,nickel silver side plates stamped hook gaugeand inch measure, hinged shackle, circa1940 (see illustration)£150-250

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234A scarce Allcock Paragon 2 ¹⁄₂” brass bait,the fish shaped lure with twin amber/blackspot glass eyes, incised scale decorationand mounted on a central revolving spindle,circa 1910 (see illustration)£200-300

235A good 19th Century leather fly tyer’scase, the rectangular case with tooleddecoration and wrap-around locking strap,interior fitted tool holding panel andcontaining various early tying tools includinga brass and steel clamp fitting vice, 8” x 4 ³⁄₄”x 2” overall, circa 1880 (see illustration)£200-300

236Two Allcock decorative calendar boards,the rectangular boards with appliedpolychrome prints of angling scenes entitled“Crikey!“ and “The Big ‘Un”, one board withprinted retailer’s details, and a posteradvertisement for The One Man One RodExhibition (3)£80-120

237A scarce Hardy black japanned salmon flyand cast box, the rectangular case withcream painted interior fitted cork panels andcast compartment with original felt damperand holding a good selection of 38 fullydressed salmon flies on double hooks, caseexterior with applied oval nickel silver tradeplaque, circa 1920 (see illustration)£200-300

238A good Hardy “Demon” 3 piece carbonsalmon fly rod, 15’, #’10, grey silk wraps,anodised screw grip reel fitting, asnew/unused condition, in bag£150-250

239A Hardy “Graphite Spinning” 2 piececarbon salmon spinning rod, 8’6,black/scarlet tipped wraps, alloy screw gripreel fitting, new/unused condition and withplastic wrapper to handle, in bag£70-100

240A Hardy “C.C. de France” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 7’, tan silk inter-whipped, slidingalloy reel fitting, suction joint, 1941, in bag£200-300

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241A Milward’s “Flymaster” Angling TimesPrize Rod and Milward’s Magnet bamboolanding net handle, 2 piece cane rod is 9’ inlength with wooden reel seat, alloy screw gripfitting and suction joint, butt cap with engravedpresentation details, landing net handle withbrass mounts, new/unused condition, in bag£100-150

242A fine Eggington & Sons 3 piece (2 tips)cane salmon fly rod, 12’, crimson silkwraps, sliding alloy reel fitting, spigot joints,light use only, in bag£80-120

243A 19th Century brass wide drummedclamp fitting multiplying winch, turnedbone handle on off-set curved crank windingarm, rim mounted drum locking lever, triplecage pillars, riveted block foot with clampfitment pierced to take leather pad (lackinglocking nut, circa 1840 (see illustration)£200-300

244A very rare Gary Mills “The Wandle” 3”trout fly reel, polished alloy drum withcounter-balanced ivorine handle and twoscrew spring release latch, brass foot, blackanodised cage with rear nickel silver milledtension adjuster and compensating barspring check mechanism, backplateengraved makers details, reel is innew/unused condition and is one of only twoto have been commissioned by Alan Suttiein 2004 who was the then Chief Exec. ofJetSet and was the primary driving forcebehind the Wandle Restoration Project£200-300

The following two lots were originally soldas part of the F.M. Halford collectionthrough Angling Auction in 2004 and aresold with the original Certificate ofAuthenticity

245A rare C. Farlow & Co. Ltd, blackjapanned rectangular fly box, creampainted interior fitted sixteen lidded flycompartments (one lid lacking), each inkinscribed (in F.M.H.’s hand?) with patternnames and sexes, case with a appliedrectangular brass trade and patent plaquesand lid with white painted panel lightlyinscribed “F.M.H.”, light overall wear, 5 ¹⁄₂” x3 ³⁄₈” x 1 ¹⁄₄”, circa 1907£500-800

246A Heaton’s Nottingham 3” walnut centrepin reel, twin bone handles on brass ellipticalplates, central milled drum tension nut andbrass stancheon foot with sliding optionalcheck button, circa 1905£100-150

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Other properties

247Three very rare examples of 18th/19thcentury scrimshaw horn work; a late 18thCentury cow horn beaker of tapered conicalform with scrimshaw carved tenchdecoration, circa 1790, 4” high, anothersimilar example, circa 1820 with Perchscrimshaw work, 4 ³⁄₈” high and anothersmaller example, circa 1880 depicting a pikeattached to gimp trace, 2 ¹⁄₂” high (seeillustration)£500-800

248A 19th Century 3” brass multiplyingsalmon winch, turned bone handle on off-set curved crank winding arm with domediron retaining screw, triple cage pillars, rivetedblock foot, fixed check mechanism, lightwear from normal use only, circa 1860£150-250

249A Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 4 ¹⁄₄” salmonfly reel, domed ivorine handle, brass foot,strapped rim tension screw with Turk’s headlocking nut and early calliper spring checkmechanism, drum with four rim cusps andnickel silver retaining screw, faceplatestamped Rod in Hand trade mark, enclosedoval and straight line logos, light overall wearto finish from normal use, circa 1900£600-900

250An extremely rare J.W. Young designedAllcock Simplex 2 ⁷⁄₈” centre pin reel, thesolid ebonite drum with twin tapered hornhandles, spring release latch and twinGerman silver rims, brass foot with twin armspindle mounted stancheon, sliding optionalcheck button and integral flat brass line guidestamped both “Simplex” and Patent”, a veryrarely seen model made for ten years only1895-1905 and in a particularly scarce size,circa 1900 (see illustration)£1000-1500

251A Hardy St George 3” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, two screw drumlatch, white agate line guide (no cracks) rimtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,light wear to enamel finish only, 1950’s £160-240

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252A very rare Hardy Perfect 1906 left handwind 3 ³⁄₈” trout fly reel, ivorine handle,brass foot, red agate line guide (hairlinecracks), strapped rim tension screw and1906 calliper spring check mechanism,contracted drum with four rim cusps andnickel silver retaining screw, faceplatestamped central circular logo, small sectionof rim missing beside line guide otherwisereel retains virtually all the original dark leadfinish and a very rare left hand wind example,circa 1908 (see illustration)£800-1200

253A Hardy “J.J.H. Triumph” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 8’9”, crimson/scarlet tippedwraps, crimson inter-whippings, sliding alloyreel fitting, suction joint, 1961, light use only,in bag£150-250

254A Walker Bampton “C.R.H. Auch Type” 2piece (2 tips) cane brook trout rod, 6’10,#4/5, green silk wraps, alloy screw grip reelfitting, suction joint, made 1969, in bag£120-180

255A Hardy “Keith Rollo” 3 piece cane troutfly rod, 9’, crimson silk wraps, alloy screwgrip reel fitting, suction joints, 1941, littleused condition, in bag£160-220

256A good Hardy “ Favourite” 4 piece carbonsalmon fly rod, 16’, #11, purple silk wraps,alloy screw grip reel fitting, new/unusedcondition with plastic wrapper still on handle,in bag£100-150

257A fine ebonised wooden gentleman’s hallseat/fishing compendium and matchingwall mounted rod holder/shelf displayunit, the rectangular bench with brasshinged seat opening to reveal a well fittedbase of various tackle compartments and lift-out tackle trays above a lower shelf, seatback with five rod holders below a furthershelf, rectangular tapered legs and turnedfinials, 45” wide with a further two sectionmatching ebonised wooden wall unit fittedtwo brass handled drawers with varioustackle/reel compartments and various rodholding brackets and shelves, 44 ¹⁄₂” wide(see illustration)£2000-3000

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258A fine gentleman’s stained oak tacklechest, the rectangular two section cabinetwith inset leather lined top which opens toreveal a compartmentalised upper section ofvarious tackle compartments and a furtherfold down section set with the lid which isfitted various fly/bait compartments and withinset decorative polychrome panels ofvarious fish, the upper section lifts off toreveal a further set of four inset polychromepanels of various fish species inset into thelower cabinet top section above four slidinglower reel/tackle drawers, ornate brass loophandles with Adams style escutcheons,stepped rectangular feet, 24” x 16” x 10 ¹⁄₂”overall (see illustration)£1000-1500

** The above two lots are examples fromthe same cabinet maker as the largegentleman’s tackle compendium cabinetwhich sold as lot 136 in our March 2011auction for £11,000.00

259A very rare Hardy trout landing net, folding“V” shaped phosphor bronze net arms onbrass mounts 16” extending bamboo andgreenheart handle (25” when extended),copper spring belt clip and brass collar and buttmounts, stamped makers detail to knucklejoint, previously unseen model, circa 1890£150-250

The following 15 lots are examples of thereel making skills of Walter Dingley (1858-1946), one of the most influential figuresin the world of 20th Century game fishingreel design

For further examples of Dingley reels inthis sale see lots 484- 498

260A rare Bernard & Son Improved Corbet 5 ¹⁄₂” combination salmon fly/harling reel,solid alloy drum with twin ivorine handles onbrass elliptical plates, central raised brassdrum locking nut, bridge foot, quadruplepillared cage, backplate with raised thumbscrew tension regulator and sliding optionalcheck button, faceplate stamped make andmodel details, interior stamped “D”, only verylight wear to lead finish and a rarely seenmodel, circa 1915 (see illustration)£250-350

261An Alex Martin Uniqua style 2 ⁵⁄₈” trout flyreel, ivorine handle, brass bridge foot, nickelsilver horseshoe drum latch, fixed bar-springcheck mechanism, backplate stampedthistle logo and makers details, interiorstamped “D.1”, reel retains virtually all theoriginal lead finish, 1920’s£130-180

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262A scarce J. Gow Tayside 3 ¹⁄₄” trout flyreel, perforated drum with xylonite handleand domed brass retaining screw, blockbrass foot, fixed bar spring checkmechanism, interior stamped “3”, backplatestamped make and model details, retainingvirtually all the original lead fishing, 1920’s£100-150

263An Ogden Smith Exchequer 3 ³⁄₄” salmonfly reel, ebonite handle, brass foot, nickelsilver rim tension screw and bar spring checkmechanism, drum with two bands of largeand small perforations and with central nickelsilver retaining screw, faceplate stampedmake and model details and interior stamped“D.1”, light wear only, 1920’s£120-180

264A Dingley built 3” trout fly reel, xylonitehandle, red agate line guide (no cracks),brass foot, telephone drum locking latch,fixed Mk.II style bar spring checkmechanism, interior stamped “D.1”, only verylight wear to lead finish, circa 1920£100-150

265A fine Carter & Co. Silex type 4” baitcasting reel, caged drum with twin ivorinehandles and sprig release latch, brass bridgefoot, rim mounted brass casting trigger andtwo further rim mounted cast and tensioncontrols, backplate stamped open oval logoand interior stamped “D.1”, reel is in superboverall condition, circa 1920 (see illustration)£150-250

266A J. Peek Nova 4” bait casting reel, twindomed ivorine handles, caged drum, springlatch, cut-away rim section, brass foot,ivorine rim mounted casting trigger andstrapped tension adjuster, rear platestamped model name and interior stamped“D.1”, light wear to lead finish from normaluse only£120-180

267A Uniqua style 2 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel, xylonitehandle, brass foot, nickel silver horseshoedrum latch, perforated faceplate, fixed barspring check mechanism, interior stamped“D.2”, light wear to lead finish only and ararely seen model, 1920’s£120-180

268An Alex Martin Caledonia 4” salmon flyreel, domed ebonite handle, brass blockfoot, milled drum locking screw and fixed barspring check mechanism, interior stamped“D.1”, backplate with make and modeldetails, reel retains virtually all the original leadfinish and is in overall excellent condition,1920’s£100-150

269A Wallace & Kerr 3 ¹⁄₂” narrow drum trout/sea-trout fly reel, caged drum with domedivorine handle and brass telephone lockinglatch, bridge foot, fixed calliper spring checkmechanism, faceplate script engravedmakers details and interior stamped “D.7”,only very light wear to lead finish from,normal use, circa 1920£100-150

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270A scarce Magpie 4” bait casting reel in therarely seen un-leaded finish, caged drumwith twin ivorine handles and spring releaselatch, brass bridge foot, rim mounted ivorinecasting trigger and strapped rim tensionregulating screw, interior stamped “D.1”,verty good overall condition, circa 1930 (seeillustration)£150-250

271A similar Magpie 4” alloy bait casting reelto the above lot but with lead finish, lightwear from normal use only, interior stamped“D.4” and “32”, made 1932£120-180

272A Pelican style 6” alloy sea centre pinreel, drum with perforated front flange, twinbulbous brass cupped ebonite handles andmilled brass spindle mounted tension nut,rim mounted brake handle and optionalcheck lever, brass stancheon foot, interiorstamped “D” and 1936, light wear fromnormal use only, no corrosion, made 1936(see illustration)£150-250

273A Uniqua style 3” trout fly reel, caged drumwith domed ivorine handle and brasstelephone release latch, brass bridge foot,fixed calliper spring check mechanism andinterior stamped “D.9”, only very light wearto lead finish, circa 1920£100-150

274A Robertson’s of Glasgow Straun patent 4 ¹⁄₂” narrow drummed salmon fly reel,domed ivorine handle, spindle mounted alloymilled patent tension regulating nut, domedbrass locking screw, bridge foot, fixedcalliper spring check mechanism, backplatestamped enclosed oval logo and patentdetails, faceplate lightly scratched previousowners initials and interior stamped “D.1”,light wear to lead finish only, 1920’s£100-150

Other properties

275A rare Hardy Zephyr Dry Fly Oil Bottle brasscanister with spring loaded upper sectionhaving a milled collar and twin nickel silversupport arms, rosewood and cork stopper,base section stamped royal coat of arms andmakers details, circa 1910 (see illustration)£250-350

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276An unusual Japanese late Meiji bronzewire live bait basket, the wire mesh ovalbasket with twin swing handles and lift-off lid,interior and cover decorated with relief carpmotif, used for transporting life crickets,grubs etc., 5 ¹⁄₂” wide, circa 1900 (seeillustration)£200-300

277A Malloch 3 ¹⁄₄” brass side casting reel,horn handle, swivelling foot with integral lineguide and spring release latch, rim mountedoptional check lever, faceplate stamped ovallogo and an Allcock brass 2 ¹⁄₂” crank windfly reel, rear optional check button, unusedcondition and in original card box (2)£100-150

278Six various Phantom baits by Hardy andWm. Brown and a collection of various otherbaits, mounts and flights including Archer,Crocodile et al, various makers (Q)£80-120

279A rare Howell & Co. Howban turn-tablethreadline casting reel, twin rear mountedgreen composition handles on cross-barwinding arm with milled tension adjuster,swivelling alloy foot with integral wire framedrolling eye line guide, ventilated spool backand housing, stamped make and modeldetails, circa 1950 (see illustration)£200-300

280A very rare Allcock Britannia model 7958(1915 model) 3 ¹⁄₂” centre pin reel, cageddrum with solid ebonite flanges, twin cowhorn handles, brass raised spindle boss andspring drum release latch, walnut backplatewith brass starback foot and sliding optionalcheck button and calliper spring checkmechanism, rarely seen size and model invery good overall condition, circa 1915 (seeillustration)£1500-2000

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281A rare Hardy No.4 Angler’s Knife, fittedeight various Taylor & Witness Sheffield steeltools, hinged shackle, nickel silver side platesstamped make and model details, 1930’s(see illustration)£250-350

282A scarce Light Casting Co. oil bottle theperspex cylindrical bottle with unusual springaction oil releaser cap, base stampedmakers details, a Cummins “Periscope” flyreleaser with original line, leather slip caseand printed envelope and a scarce Cumminsalloy disgorger stamped with inch measureand trout size/weight converter (3)£120-180

283Thirty two various copper printing blocks,each with various fishing tackle itemsincluding rods, hooks, bags and one etched“Halford” (32)£80-120

284A scarce Hardy Perfect 2 ⁷⁄₈” trout fly reel,xylonite handle, alloy foot, white agate lineguide (no cracks), nickel silver rim tensionscrew and Mk.II check mechanism, faceplatestamped central circular logo, light wear tofinish from normal use only, circa 1930£250-350

285A rare Coxon Aerial model 4104-T1 4 ¹⁄₂”centre pn reel, caged and six spoked drumwith twin tapered horn handles, single drumrelease form, ebonite flanges, walnutbackplate with brass starback foot, slidingoptional check button and calliper springcheck mechanism, foot stancheon stamped“patent”, circa 1905 (see illustration)£600-900

286A Jones, London 3” brass salmon winch,turned ivory handle on curved crank windingarm with domed head iron locking screw,riveted block foot, triple cage pillars, rearraised check housing and fixed checkmechanism, faceplate scroll engravedmakers details, circa 1875£180-260

287A scarce Malloch Sun and Planet 2 ³⁄₄”brass trout fly reel, bulbous ebonite handlewith patent anti-reverse sun and planetgearing, block foot, triple cage pillars, fixedcheck mechanism, faceplate with raisedspindle boss and stamped rarely seenstraight line logo, circa 1900£180-260

288A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, nickelsilver drum screw, rim tension screw andMk.II check mechanism, faceplate stampedcentral circular logo, only light wear to leadfinish, 1930’s£300-400

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289An Allcock Aerial Popular 3 ¹⁄₂” centre pinreel, caged and six spoked drum with twinxylonite handles, brass foot, rear slidingoptional check button and bar spring checkmechanism, rear plate with model detailsand stag logo, 1930’s£130-180

290A very rare C. Farlow & Co. combinationgye landing net and gaff, the greenheartshaft with brass mounted sliding racquetshaped oak net head, brass collaredgreenheart handle with revolving brassslotted sleeve which turns to release a springloaded alloy gaff head, spring belt clip,leather lanyard, brass gaff cover stampedFarlow’s patent and makers details to springclip, an extremely rare example circa 1890 £400-600

291An Allcock Aerial model 7950-T2 3 ¹⁄₂”centre pin reel, caged and six spoked drumwith twin tapered horn handles and eboniterear flange, front flange stamped “patent”brass Bickerdyke line guide, stancheon foot,rear sliding brass optional check button withcalliper spring check mechanism, circa 1915(see illustration)£350-550

292A 19th Century brass wide drummedsalmon winch and horsehair line, bulbouscow horn handle on “S” scroll crank windingarm, block foot, triple cage pillars with raisedrear locking nuts, no check mechanism,polished finish, circa 1850 holding asubstantial horsehair fishing line£150-250

293A Hardy “C.C. de France” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 8’, tan silk inter-whipped (eyesre-whipped), sliding alloy reel fitting, suctionjoint, 1958, in bag£150-250

294A Hardy “Perfection” 2 piece cane troutfly rod, 9’6”, crimson inter-whipped, alloyscrew grip reel fitting, lockfast joint, fullyrefurbished, 1938, in bag£100-150

295A rare Malloch multiplying 4” alloy sidecasting reel, stepped faceplate withrecessed xylonite handle on brass shapedand counter-balanced cross-bar windingarm, sliding optional check button, swivellingbrass foot with integral line guide and springrelease latch, drum face fitted sliding hornhandle on brass bar for direct line retrieve,faceplate stamped enclosed oval logo, rarelyseen example, circa 1910 (see illustration)£500-800

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296A rare Hardy St George Junior trout flyreel with scarce H & D Folsom N.Y.retailers plaque, un-leaded drum withebonite handle and three screw drum latch,alloy foot, white agate line guide (no cracks),nickel silver rim tension screw and Mk.IIcheck mechanism, backplate stamped makeand model details and with applied oval alloyretailers plaque, 1930’s£450-650

297A very rare Hardy Birmingham 2 ¹⁄₄” brasstrout fly reel, rare example with rarely seenopen oval logo, faceplate with tapered hornhandle, bridge foot, triple pillared cage, fixedcheck mechanism, faceplate with two screwspindle boss and early open oval logo, circa1890 (see illustration)£350-550

298A rare Victorian salmon fisher’s priest, therosewood truncheon shaped priest withswollen head and turned handle knop, giltpainted royal monogram and dated 1842, 10 ³⁄₄” overall (see illustration)£350-550

299A Victorian black japanned salmon flyreservoir, the rectangular case with creampainted interior fitted four double sided swingleaved with bars of nickel silver spring fly clips,holding a collection of 38 fully dressed guteyed salmon flies including some doubles,case lid with applied nickel silver plaque, 10”x 6 ³⁄₄” x 2 ¹⁄₄”, circa 1880 (see illustration)£350-550

300A fine and rare Hardy Unique salmon flyreservoir, the rectangular mahogany cabinetwith fall front door opening to reveal ten flydrawers each with ivorine bun handle, insetnumerical disc and twin index tablets andfitted with bars of nickel silver spring fly clips,beneath the ten drawers is a further sectionfor holding moth repellent with a slidingventilated cover, door interior with appliedivorine anti-warp strip and rectangular tradeplaque, cabinet exterior with recessed brassswing handle and inset brass name plaque,reservoir holds a collection of 117 varioussalmon flies including small doubles, 10” x 9¹⁄₂” x 7” overall, circa 1905 (see illustration)£3000-4000

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CASED FISH, TROPHIES & ART

301A carved wooden model of a salmon, thenaturalistically painted half block fish withglass eye and mounted onto a rectangularmahogany bevel edged backboard, 60” wide£500-70

302James Heron (fl. 1873-1919): On the Taynear Ballinluig, watercolour, signed, versoink inscribed with details of the south end ofthe Kinnaird beat, framed and glazed 11 ¹⁄₂”x 19 ¹⁄₂” £200-300

303A fine J. Cooper & Sons cased pair ofChub, mounted in a naturalistic river banksetting within a gilt lined and bow fronted case,gilt inscribed “Chub, 4lbs 7 ¹⁄₂ozs R. Wye 18-6-47, 5lbs 3ozs R. Avon, Christchurch, 245-10-48 by C.J. Haynes”, graduated greenpainted backboard, applied paper trade labelto lid interior, 27 ¹⁄₂” wide (see illustration)£800-1200

304A cased Brown Trout, later mounted inrectangular showcase, with riverbeddecoration, 29” wide£150-250

305A cased Brown Trout mounted in naturalisticriver bed setting with a flat fronted pictureshowcase, 28” wide£200-300

306A J. Cooper mounted Brown Trout, setamongst aquatic vegetation with a gilt linedwrap-around case (glass a.f.)., gilt inscribedand dated 1892, 23” wide, requires restoration£100-150

307A. Benfield: Figure fishing a rocky stream,coloured print 180/500, set within a linedmount, framed and glazed and two furthercoloured prints (3)£80-120

308A Pointer of London ceramic whiskeydecanter, hexagonal shouldered decanterwith transfer decoration of angling season,fish and flies, 10” high£40-60

309A scarce early Doulton Gallant Fisher’sseries footed bowl, signed Noke, the 9”diameter bowl painted with internal centralpanel of three 17th Century gentlemananglers with an acanthus scrolling andgeometrically patterned border£130-180

310A Royal Doulton Izaac Waltonware twinhandled vase of gently flared form, transferdecorated with 17th Century gentlemananglers within a running tree and verseborder, 9 ³⁄₄” high£100-150

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311A rare Fochaber’s carved wooden cocksalmon, the half block naturalistically paintedfish with relief carved fins and mounted onrectangular stained pine chamferedbackboard with painted legend “40lbs,Shannon, April 20, 1928”, 51” (see illustration)£2600-3400

312A Cooper & Sons Barbel mounted in anaturalistic aquatic setting within a gilt linedsand bow fronted case, gilt inscribed“Barbel, 5lbs 1 ³⁄₄ozs, Caught by F. Clarke,Shiplake, July 28th 1929”, Radnor St. tradelabel to top left corner, fish cleaned and re-varnished at some time, 30” wide£400-600

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313A highly important J. Cooper & Sonscased 27lbs 5ozs Redmire fully scaledMirror Carp (also known as King Carp)caught by Jack Opie, the magnificentspecimen mounted in a bow fronted and giltlined bow fronted showcase and set amongstaquatic vegetation, graduated greenbackboard, front glass with applied typedpaper label “ King Carp, 27lb 5oz, CaughtRedmire Sept. ‘54 by E.J. Opie”, 38” wide,included with case are a small section ofbamboo (Tonkin) cane with an applied scalefrom the fish and ink inscribed “King Carp,27lbs 5oz, Redmire Sept. 1954 with May andGerald”, a built cane 2 piece S/U MK. IV carprod, 10’, green silk inter-whipped, alloy screwgrip reel fitting, suction joint, in bag and acopy of Clifford K. & Arbury L.: Redmire Pool,1984 1st ed., h.b., d.w. with ink dedicationfrom Gerald Berth-Jones onrear fly leaf (see illustration)£5000-8000

**At the time of capturethis was the largest fullyscaled mirror carp tohave been caught in theBritish Isles. The captureof the fish is fullydescribed in the bookRedmire Pool by KevinClifford and Len Arbury

(pgs. 26-30). The book details how JackOpie arrived with his fishing companionsGerry and May Berth-Jones to find theKefford brothers, Dick and Harry, justbreaking camp after a weeks blank fishingsession, Opie asked Harry Kefford forpermission to cast out into the famousWillow Pitch where he had been fishing,Opie then commenced to help theKefford’s load their tackle into the carwhen his buzzer sounded and after a longfight the 27lbs 5ozs fish was safely netted.The following morning Gerry Berth-Jonesasked the then Redmire owner ColonelMaclean if Opie could take the carp awayto be mounted to which the Colonel readilyconsented. The fish remained on displayin the Opie family home until recently andis believed to be the largest Carp to havebeen mounted by J. Cooper & Sons


314A J. Cooper mounted Roach set amongstaquatic vegetation within a gilt lined bowfronted show case, blue backboard withapplied paper legend plaque “Taken atShepperton by M. Heizman, 17th Nov. 1878,Wgt. 1lb 6 ¹⁄₂ oz”, Radnore St. paper tradelabel to top right corner, 17 ¹⁄₂” wide£300-400

315A mounted Pike by W. Sparrow, naturalisticriver bed setting within a gilt lined and bowfronted case, blue backboard, two small paperlegend plates set amnonst the vegetation, onetrade label the other legend “Jack ~ Caught byJ. Bailey, Jan. 13th 1901, Weight 8lbs 8¹⁄₄ozs”,36 ¹⁄₂” wide (see illustration)£600-900

316A J. Cooper & Sons Brown Trout mountedin a setting of aquatic vegetation within abow fronted case, painted blue backboardand card legend plaque “Caught by C.A.Oakley at Fordingbridge May 27th 1919,Wgt. 4³⁄₄ lbs, Lgth. 21” Girth 12”, Radnor St.trade label to top right corner, 27 ¹⁄₂” wide£400-600

317A J. Cooper & Sons Roach set amongstaquatic vegetation within a gilt lined and bowfronted show case, blue painted backboardwith applied paper legend plaque “Caught byC. Storey at St. Ives August 15th 1895, Weight1¹⁄₂ lbs”, Radnor St. trade label to top leftcorner and St. Ives Angling Society Exhibitionpaper plate to glass front, 19 ¹⁄₂” wide£300-400

318A J. Cooper & Sons pair of Roachmounted in a naturalistic river bed settingwithin a gilt lined and bow fronted case, bluebackboard with applied paper Radnor St.trade label, 29” wide (see illustration)£600-900

319A rare Fochaber’s carved wooden BrownTrout, the half block model naturalisticallypainted and with relief craved fins, mounted onchamfered oak backboard with painted legend“4¹⁄₄ lbs, Caught by J.K. Howard, Garsden1927”, pelvic fin a.f., 27 ¹⁄₂” wide (see illustration)£1500-2500

320A rare W.F. Homer Rainbow Trout setamongst aquatic vegetation within a gilt linedand bow front showcase, gilt inscribed“Rainbow Trout, Caught at “Frog Hollow”Belvoir by K.H. Bignall, 8th Oct. 1908, Wgt.4lbs”, backboard with painted read decorationand with applied A.W. Gamage retailers plaqueto top right corner, 26” wide (see illustration)£1000-1500

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321A rare pair of Fochaber’s carved woodenBrown Trout, naturalistically painted half blockmodels with relief craved fins, both fish versopencil inscribed “DB 320”, excellent condition,18 ¹⁄₄” and 17 ¹⁄₂” long (see illustration)£2000-3000

322An impressive trophy Blue Marlin head,naturalistically painted and mounted onto anoval mahogany backboard with appliedbrass rectangular legend plaque "Blue Marlin370lbs., St. Geran Mauritius, Boat Chico,Skipper Daniel, Caught by Alan Ethrington,10th March 1987"£350-550

323School of H.L. Rolfe: Still Life Study oftwo Roach and a Dace in bank side settingwith distant figures in a boat, oil on board,monogrammed C.W., framed and glazed, 13¹⁄₂” x 17 ¹⁄₂” (see illustration)£300-500

324Edward Heaton (1824-): Scottish riverlandscape with anglers in a boat before astone bridge, oil on canvas, signed, heavy giltframe, glazed, 15 ¹⁄₄” x 19 ¹⁄₄” (see illustration)£400-600

325Reginald Jones (1857-1920): LookingDown the River, pastel study, signed,framed and glazed, 14” x 10 ¹⁄₄” images size£150-250

326David Miller: Minnow Shoal, pencil study,produced for the book Beneath the Surface,pub. 2008, image 7 ¹⁄₄” x 10 ¹⁄₂”£100-150

327Lionel Edwards: Where the Bright WatersMeet and The Evening Rise, limited edition colour prints from A Sporting Garlandfolio, framed and glazed, pencil signed onmounts (2)£80-120

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328A J. Cooper & Sons Chub set amongstaquatic vegetation within a gilt lined and bowfronted case, blue backboard with hand-written legend plaque “Caught by E. Pearcein River Mease, Jan 22nd 1922, Wgt. 3lbs14ozs 3drms”, Radnor St. trade label to topright corner, 25” wide (see illustration)£450-650

329A J. Cooper & Sons Perch in naturalisticriver bed setting, gilt lined and bow frontedcase, blue backboard, 19 ¹⁄₂” wide£300-500

330A J. Cooper & Sons Roach mountedamongst aquatic vegetation within a gilt lined and bow fronted case, blue backboardwith Radnor St. trade label to top rightcorner, 19” wide£400-600

331An early J. Cooper Perch mounted in anaturalistic setting within a flat frontedshowcase, blue painted backboard withearly Radnor St. paper trade label to top leftcorner, 16 ¹⁄₂” wide£350-550

332A Royal Doulton Izaac Waltonwarerectangular serving dish and fivematching side plates each polychrometransfer decorated with 17th Centurygentleman anglers within running tree andverse borders, signed Noke (6)£90-130

333A rare Doulton Jedo pattern platedecorated with a central panel of two 17thCentury anglers, signed "Noke" within ascrolling cartouche border £60-90

334A Woods Ivory ware part dinner service,oval serving plate and six plates, each piecetransfer decorated with a central fish and giltlined border (7)£30-50

The following 7 lots are to be sold onbehalf of the Angling Trust ~ The AnglingTrust is the single representative body forgame, coarse and sea anglers in England,it campaigns for the protection of fishingaccess and fish stocks in freshwater andthe marine environment. Its legal armtakes action against polluters and otherswho damage its members’ waters, for further details and membershipenquiries contact: www.anglingtrust.netor tel. 0844 7700616

335An oak two decanter tantalus, shoulderedsquare cut glass decanters with facetedstoppers, tantalus with brass swing carryhandle, brass mounts and lock escutcheonand verso applied rectangular brasspresentation plaque for the NAFAC TerryMansfield Award 2008 (see illustration)£130-180

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336A cold cast bronze group of two anglers ina boat, one playing a fish, the other landing it,on naturalistic base with applied presentationplaque, 14” wide and a cold cast bronze figureof a game angler playing a fish (2)£80-120

337A Dace mounted on oval teak backboard£50-80

338A Portmeirion ceramic oval platter withcentral transfer decoration of a salmon, awooden fish shaped serving platter and aquantity of various other items includingseven pottery mugs with fish decoration, twoceramic models of fishermen, two peter hipflasks, three pewter tankards and a glassdish (Q)£80-120

339“Anticipation”: watercolour, depicting threeanglers beside the Derwent, framed andglazed, signed “Ray”, four prints of fishspecies after Lydon and a quantity of otherframed prints, certificates et al (Q)£70-100

340Brian Swain: figure fishing a lake,watercolour, framed and glazed and withbrass presentation plaque applied to cardmount, image 9 ¹⁄₂” x 13 ¹⁄₄”£70-100

341Riding D.: One of the Old Clyde School,ink and colour heightened cartoonsurrounded by six spider pattern trout fliesset within the card mount, a framed set oftwelve traditional trout flies and two framedMayfly series prints of flies (4)£60-90

Other properties

342A Brown Trout by John MacPherson,mounted in an oak framed picture showcase, graduated blue/green backboard withapplied ivorine trade plaque and paintedlegend “Loch Ashie, Inverness-shire, 28-5-58, 3lbs 13ozs – J.W.R.”, 27” wide£250-450

343A Brown Trout, mounted in a naturalisticsetting in a gilt lined bow front case with giltinscription “Upper Test Brown Trout. HenFish 5lbs 8ozs., Caught on pheasant tailnymph above Top Island, Watch Cottage,Chilbolton by John Hull Grundy, 9th June1972 (fought for thirty minutes in deep fastwater)” and with applied paper to back ofcase “Mounted by E Hare”, width 26”£200-300

344A W. Rowne, Gt. Yarmouth case of threePerch, set amongst aquatic vegetationwithin a bow fronted show case, bluepainted backboard, verso appliedrectangular printed paper trade label, 31”wide£300-500

345A Brown Trout by J. Cooper & Sons in anaturalistic setting of aquatic vegetationwithin a gilt lined and bow fronted showcase, Radnor St. trade label to top leftcorner, 28 ¹⁄₂” wide£400-600

346A Royal Copenhagen model of a BrownTrout, naturalistically decorated, 8” long anda similar Royal Copenhagen model 4 ³⁄₄”long, very small chip to pelvic fin (2)£50-80

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347An rare C. Farlow &Co Ltd. Avonwareceramic fish tureen, polychromedecoration, with lift-off lid and transferdecorated advertisements for Farlow’stackle, 14” long (see illustration)£200-300

348A Royal Doulton Izaac Waltonware entréedish, fluted oval form, from the GallantFisher's series, decorated with two 17thCentury gentleman anglers fishing from abridge, verse to rim, 11" wide £80-120

349A rare Hardy “Silver Jubilee – 1977”framed display of Salmon Flies, the fortynine fully dressed and hair wing patternsmounted onto hessian backboard withcentral brass rectangular plaque engravedSilver Jubilee details with a card mount withpaper plate having typed pattern details forthe flies, including single double and treblepatterns, framed and glazed, 22” x 25 ³⁄₄”overall£300-400

* These displays were produced fordistribution Hardy retail outlets only

BOOKS & CATALOGUES

350Chalkley Wm.: Hampshire Flies, Whenand How to Use Them, nd. (c.1900),printed by Warren & Sons, Winchester,16mo., soft covers with red print, blueprinted interior with Chalkley adverts to frontand rear, 64pp, including 24 pages ofmonthly suggestions for flies for fishing theItchen with opposing record page to eachmonth, list of trade items and prices andfurther information on fishing the Itchen, backcover with red stamped oval Chalkley trademark, some slight discolouration to spinecover edges and in later (John McKinley)folding black cloth binder with gilt dec. andribbed spine£1500-2500

351Bowlker C.: The Art of Angling orComplete Fly-Fisher, 1792, London, eng.frontis with applied J. Higginbothamrectangular paper trade label to upper border,118pp, tan cf. bdg. with gilt dec. spine£300-400

352The Angler’s Progress – a Poem…., 1820,printed for J.H. Burn, Covent Garden,London, gold running leaf bordered pages(rare example of only a small number ofcopies with gold border), marbled bds.,green hf. morr., gilt dec, spine with emblemsof fish and tackle£200-300

353Gibbings R.: Coming Down the Wye, 1947reprint, b/w text illust, by the author, dec.green full cf. bdg. with gilt dec. designed bythe author£100-150

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354Blacker Wm.: Art of Angling andComplete System of Fly Making & Dyingof Colours, 1842 and the accompanyinghackle wallet and feathers, volume pub.London by the author, March 1842, five eng.plts of flies, hackles and hooks, eng. frontisand five boards showing actual mountedspecimen flies and dressings, each attachedwith embossed silver seal, 130pp originalBlacker advertisement to inside front cover,gilt edges, original tan bdg, with gilt dec.border, fine condition and the accompanyinggreen leather hackle wallet fitted with nineparchment leaved and end panels fittedpouch pockets and holding an extensivecollection of early hackle feather, wallet iscontained within a further black slip case,circa 1840 (2)£3000-4000

355Halford F.M. : The Dry Fly Man’s Handbook,1913 deluxe limited edition 72/100, signedby the author, 43 plates, text illust., 4to, original hf. red cf, bdg. and in modernbeige cloth slip case with embossed mayfly emblem and gilt dec. red morr. spinetitle plate£600-900

356Threfall R.E.: Notes on Trout Fishing inLake Vyrnwy, 1947 ltd. ed. of 500 copies,Skues G.E.M.: Silk, Fur and Feather, 1950and nine other vols. by various authorsincluding Jock Scott, R. Waddington, R.Walker et al (11)£80-120

357Falkus H.: The Sea-Trout, limited edition12/25, signed by the author, 1987, woodengs., 20pp, hf. blue morr. and marbled slip case£300-500

358Walton I. & Cotton C.: The CompleteAngler, 2 vols. 1836, London, first Pickeringed., ed. by Sir Harris Nicolas, eng. plts andtext vignettes, gilt edges, full tan cf. bdg. withgilt dec. spines loose on both vols£400-600

359Halford F.M.: Floating Flies and How toDress Them, 1886 1st ed., nine full colourplates of flies and dye charts, b/w text illust.,orig. brown clo. bdg., gilt top, scarce volumein good overall condition£400-600

360Halford F.M.: Modern Development of theDry Fly, 1910, 1st ed., forty three platesincluding coloured dye charts and flies, orig.blue cloth bdg. £120-160

361Halford F.M.: The Dry-Fly Man’sHandbook, 1913, 1st ed., frontis, forty threeplates, orig. black clo. bdg.£100-150

362Walker C.F.: Angling Letters of G.E.M.Skues, 1956 1st ed., 4 photo illust. d.w. andseven other volumes by the same author;Lake Flies & Their Imitation, 1960 1st ed.,Chalk Stream Flies; The Art of Chalk StreamFishing 1968 1st ed. et al (9)£130-180

363Halford F.M. An Angler’s Autobiography,1903, 1st ed., Halford Dry-Fly Series No.4,intro by Wm. Senior, 43 b/w photo platesand text illust., original blue cloth bdg.,scarce edition£350-450

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364F.M. Halford: Dry-Fly Fishing, 1902, No.1Halford Dry-Fly Series, col. and b/w platesand text illust., orig. blue clo. and two furthervols from the same series; Dry FlyEntomology, 1902 and Making a Fishery,1902 (3)£150-250

365Schmookler P. & Sils V.: Rare and UnusualFly Tying Materials: A Natural History, Vol.1 – Birds, 1994, lrg. format, col. photo plts,throughout text, d.w.£180-260

366Schmookler P. & Sils V.: Rare and UnusualFly Tying Materials: A Natural History, vol.2 – Birds & Mammals, 1997, lrg. format, col.photo plts throughout text, d.w.£180-260

367Schmookler P. & Sils V.: Forgotten Flies,1999, lrg. format, col. photo platesthroughout text, d.w.£200-300

368Blacker Wm.: The Art of Fly MakingComprising Angling and Dying of Colours,1855, London, eng. b/w frontis, 22 plates,17 being hand coloured depicting salmonand trout flies and materials, ex-libris, hf. cf.bdg., ribbed spine, g.e.£400-600

369Brookes R.: The Art of Angling, 1766 3rded., London, 135 woodcut eng. throughouttext, full tan cf. bdg. ribbed spine and WaltonI. & Cotton C.: The Complete Angler, 1808,7th Bagster ed., eng. frontis and plates,vellum bdg. (2)£200-300

370Hughes Ted: The Best Worker in Europe,1985 published by the Atlantic Salmon Trustwith three drawing by Charles Jardine,signed by author and illustrator andnumbered 129, soft covers, printed onSaunders Laid mould made paper£70-100

371Boote P. & Wade J.: Somewhere Downthe Crazy River, 1992, 1st ed., author’scopy signed and inscribed by Paul Boote,photo and b/w text illust., h.b., d.w. and aDVD copy of Casting for Gold with inscriptionand signed by Paul Boote (2)£100-150

372Seventeen modern coarse and seaangling volumes various titles and authorsincluding works by Bailey J.; Wilson, J.Housby T, Barder R.C.R et al (17)£70-100

373Veniard J.: Fly Dresser’s Guide, 1972,colour and b/w plts., h.b., d.w., in slip caseand a collection of 17 other modern vols.relating to fly tying and fly fishing, variousauthors and titles (18)£80-120

374Tombleson P.: Match Fishing, 1957 1sted., b/w text illust., h.b., d.w. and nineteenfurther modern vols. on coarse and seafishing, various authors and titles (20)£60-90

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375Walker R.: Walker’s Pitch, 1959 1st ed.,b/w photo illust. h.b., Walker R. & InghamM.: Drop Me a Line, 1964 2nd ed., twofurther vols by R. Walker and two vols. byB.B.; Confessions of a Carp Fisher 1950 1sted. and Bedside Book 1955, 2nd ed. (6)£100-150

376A collection of the Fly Dresser magazinebound in volumes, a quantity of boundWaterspace magazines, various LondonAnglers Assoc. year books and quantity ofother vols. including books on angling law (Q)£50-80

377Thirty five modern mainly trout fishingvolumes, various authors including BobChurch, M. Greenhalgh, G. Bucknall, P.Lapsley et al (35)£70-100

378Thirty modern salmon and fly tyingbooks, mainly hardbacks, various titles andauthors including Falkus H.; Oglesby A.,Greenhalgh M. et al (30)£70-100

379Falkus H. & Buller F.: Freshwater Fishing,3rd ed., h.b., d.w. and a good collection ofvarious modern hardback books mainlyrelating to coarse fishing and a small quantityof vols. relating to the River Thames (Q)£70-100

380Ritz C: A Fly Fisher’s Life, 1977, h.b., d.w.,Ensom E.: Roach and Dace Fishing, nd,photo illust. and a good collection of variousother, mainly hardback, books mainly relatingto coarse fishing, angling art et al (Q)£80-120

Other properties

381A Hardy Angler’s Guide, 1924, 46th ed.,pict. covers and another 48th ed., 1926,some creasing to covers (2)£100-150

382A Hardy Angler’s Guide, 54th ed., 1934,pict. cover and two further Hardy Angler’sGuides; 55th ed., 1937 and 55th ed. 1937Coronation edition (3)£100-150

383A Hardy Angler’s Guide, 58th ed., 1951,two Hardy Angler’s Guides 1954 and twocopies from 1958 (5)£100-150

384Seven various Hardy supplements andbrochures including two 1938Supplements, two 1939 Supplements, aJock Scott Spinning guide, Your Rods in theMaking brochure et al (7)£80-120

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385Yarrell Wm.: A History of British Fishes,2nd ed., 1841, 2 vols., b/w text illust., hf. cf.bdg., ribbed spine with gilt dec, ex-libris (2) £70-100

386Walton I.: The Complete Angler, 1826William Pickering ed., sm. 8to, b/w textvignettes, hf. green cf. bdg. with gilt ribbedspine£80-120

387Buller F.: Pike, 1971, 1st ed., b/w photo andtext illust. h.b., d.w. with two additionalphotographs pasted in by previous owner(W.H.C. Blake) with some pencil annotationsto the Big Pike List section (entry no.53 wasactually caught by Blake but was listed as“captor unknown“, the 2nd photograph ispasted into this page with amended detail)and Buller F.: The Domesday Book ofMammoth Pike, 1979 1st ed., b/w photoillust. h.b., d.w. (2)£120-180

388Herbert H. Wm.: Frank Forester’s Fish andFishing of the United States and BritishProvinces of North America, 1849,London, eg. plates and b/w text illust, giltdec. full green cf. bdg., ribbed spine£100-150

389Walton I.: The Compleat Angler, 1931,illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 12 fullcolour plates, blue clo. bdg. with gilt dec£80-120

390Fisher P.: The Angler’s Souvenir, 1845,London, full page and border illust. byBeckwith & Topham, hf. green cf. bdg.marbled boards, ribbed spine with gilt dec.and Stoddart T.: The Angler’s Companion,1853 2nd ed., eng. frontis, folding map torear, re-bound (2)£100-150

391Halford F.M.: Dry-Fly Entomology, 1902ed., 28 plts, 10 being hand col., re-bound inhf. blue morr. and three further vols by Bluett,Hughes Parry ands Bridgett, all re-bound inhf. brown cf. bdg. (4)£120-180

392Sandeman F.: By Hook and by Crook,1892, 15 full pg. illust. inc. 5 col. plts. ofsalmon flies, eng, frontis, clo. bdg. andCholmondeley-Pennell H.: The Book of thePike, 3rd ed., dec. green clo. bdg. (2)£80-120

393Walton I. & Cotton C.: The CompleatAngler, 1911, 1st Thorpe ed., pub. Hodder& Stoughton, 25 full pg. col. plates by JamesThorpe, gilt dec. green clo. bdg. and withbookplates for Baron Citrine of Wembley Andanother copy of the same volume, spineloose (2)£100-150

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RODS, REELS & ACCESSORIES cont:-

394A Sharpe’s “Featherweight” 2 piece canetrout fly rod, 8’6”, crimson whippings, alloyscrew grip[ reel fitting, suction joint, light useonly, in bag£80-120

395A good Hardy “C.C. de France” 2 piececane trout fly rod, 6’10”, tan silk inter-whipped, sliding alloy reel fitting, suction joint,1957, light use only, in bag£300-400

396A fine Pezon et Michel “Telebolic 2” 2piece cane salmon spinning rod, 7’3“,green/scarlet tipped silk wraps, sliding alloyreel fittings, wooden butt cap, suction joint,little used condition, in bag£140-180

397A fine Hardy “Phantom” 2 piece hollowbuilt cane trout fly rod, 9’, #6, black/scarlettipped silk whippings, sliding alloy reel fitting,suction joint, 162, little used condition, in bag£200-300

398A scarce B. James “Chew” 2 piece builtcane trout fly rod, 9’6”, crimson silk wraps,sliding alloy reel fitting, suction joint, Londontransfer label, light use only, in bag£120-160

399A scarce Hardy “L.R.H. Dry Fly” 3 piece(2 tips) cane trout fly rod, 8’9”,green/scarlet tipped silk wraps, alloy screwgrip reel fitting, reversible butt spear, suctionjoints, 1964, only very light signs of use, inbag£250-450

400A very rare Hardy 1st model Silex Multiplier2 ³⁄₄” bait casting reel with external oil pipe,ebonite handle on off-set circular drive plate,brass foot, waisted ivorine bar casting triggerand rim mounted milled tension regulatingscrew, rear plate with external brass oil pipeand raised spindle boss, winding platestamped make and model details, only lightwear to finish otherwise in very good overallcondition and a very rarely seen model, circa1925 (see illustration)£1500-2000

** factory records show only 51 of the 1stmodel reels with the distinctive externaloiler were produced between 1925-1927

401Two Hardy block leather reel cases totake a 3 ³⁄₄” fly reel and a 3 ¹⁄₂” baitcasting/centre pin reel, both in excellentcondition (2)£120-180

402A scarce Hardy Compact line drier andoriginal card box, drier with ebonite handle,folding alloy arms on spring mounted spindleand enamelled stancheon, stamped makersdetails, circa 1950 £90-130

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403A Hardy Practical line drier, chamferedrectangular oak base, collapsible folding alloyarms on monel bracket, one arm with ivorinewinding knob, base with universal reel fittingand applied oval trade plaque, circa 1930(see illustration)£150-200

404A Hardy Perfect 2 ⁷⁄₈” limited edition“spitfire” trout fly reel, right hand windmodel with un-leaded “spitfire” finish drumand faceplate, ebonite handle, ribbed alloyfoot, white agate line guide (no cracks), rimmounted tension screw and Mk.II checkmechanism, reel is in unused condition andin original block leather case and card box£200-300

405A fine Wheatley leather coarse fisher’stackle compendium, the rectangular pigskincase with wrap around strap and interiorfitted with parchment cast pockets, toolholders and removable rosewood and bonespindled float and line winder with centralshot and cap compartments, case contains aselection of various early floats, hooks topnylon, tool et al, circa 1915 (see illustration)£180-260

406A good 19th Century leather coarsefisher’s compendium wallet, rectangularcase with tooled decoration and wrap-around strap, interior fitted various pouchcast pockets and tool holders, removablefruitwood float and line winder with centralshot and cap compartments, wallet holds aselection of cast packets, floats, tools et al,circa 1880£150-250

407A scarce Chapman “Hunter” 3 piecehollow built cane float rod, 12’, crimsonsilk wraps, sliding black anodised reel fittings,stand-off eyes, suction joints, only very lightuse, in bag£120-180

408A fine Walter Brunner “Type GebetsroitherSuper” 2 piece cane trout fly rod, 6’6”, #5,black silk wraps, sliding black anodised reelfitting, staggered ferrule, suction joint, rod isin as new condition in original bag and plastictravel tube£400-600

409A fine Hardy “Marvel” 3 piece (2 tips) canetrout fly rod, 7’6”, #4, green/gold tipped silkwhippings, sliding alloy screw grip reel fitting,suction joint, 1961, rod is in very good overallcondition with only light signs of use, in bagand alloy tube£400-600

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410A Hardy 4/0 Cascapedia limited editionmultiplying salmon fly reel No. 17/500 righthand wind model of ebonite and nickel silverconstruction, serpentine crank wind handleset within an anti-foul rim, bridge foot, fivecage pillars (two roller), rear graduatedtension adjuster and sliding optional checkbutton, as new condition and in original blockleather case and card box (see illustration)£800-1200

411A Hardy 1/0 Brunswick limited editiondirect drive trout fly reel No. 17/500, righthand wind model of ebonite and nickel silverconstruction, serpentine crank wind handleset within an anti-foul rim, bridge foot, fivecage pillars (two roller), rear graduated elevenpoint milled central tension adjuster,new/unused condition and in original blockleather case and card box (see illustration)£500-800

412A Hardy Uniqua 2 ⁷⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, nickel silvertelephone drum latch, rim mounted tensionscrew and Mk.II check mechanism, lightwear from normal use only, circa 1930£130-180

413An Eaton & Deller 2 ¹⁄₂” brass faced troutfly reel, tapered horn handle, alloy rims,ebonite rear plate, brass bridge foot, triplecage pillars and fixed check mechanism anda Chevalier Bowness & Bowness 2 ¹⁄₂” brassplate wind trout fly reel, horn handle, blockfoot, fixed check, both in very good overallcondition (2)£140-180

414A Hardy Uniqua 3 ³⁄₈” trout fly reel, ivorinehandle, brass foot, nickel silver horseshoedrum latch and fixed Mk.I check mechanism,backplate stamped make and model details,light wear from normal use only, circa 1820£140-180

415A scarce Malloch Sun & Planet 4” brasssalmon fly reel, facetted wooden handlewith patent sun and planet anti-reversegearing, bridge foot, quadruple cage pillars,fixed check mechanism, faceplate withraised spindle boss and stamped oval logo,circa 1900£200-300

416A Hardy Uniqua 2 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, nickel silvertelephone drum latch, rim tension screw andMk.II check mechanism, backplate stampedmake and model details, light wear to finishonly, 1930’s£150-250

417A Hardy Sunbeam 6/7 trout fly reel andspare spool, ebonite handle, two screwdrum latch, agate line guide and rear tensionadjuster and a Hardy Elarex bait casting reel,chrome finish, twin ebonite handles, ribbedfoot, both in little used condition (2)£130-180

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418A Hardy Uniqua 3 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel, ivorinehandle, alloy foot, nickel silver horseshoe drumlatch, fixed Mk.I check mechanism, backplatestamped early Duplicated Mk.II check detailsand makers name, light wear only, circa 1918£130-180

419A rare Hardy Filey 4 ¹⁄₂” alloy sea centrepin reel, solid drum with twin reversetapered ebonite handles and central knurledbrass tension nut with central nickel silverdrum retaining screw, brass stanchion footstamped makers details, ex- Jess Millercollection, circa 1930 (see illustration)£250-450

420A rare Hardy Longstone General Harrisonpattern 4 ¹⁄₂” sea centre pin reel, the solidduralumin drum with twin reverse taperedhandles and nickel silver telephone latch, ribbedbrass foot, nickelled Bickerdyke line guide, rimmounted optional check lever, rear ivorinequadrant weight indicator, auxiliary spring brakelever and milled rim tension regulator, lightoverall wear only and a rarely seen modelproduced 1929-37 only (see illustration)£350-550

421A Sharpe’s 3 piece (2 tips) splice canesalmon fly rod, 14’, #10/11, crimson silkwraps, sliding alloy reel fitting, light use onlyand a similar Sharpe’s 12’, #9, spliced canesalmon fly rod, in bags (2)£140-180

422A Hardy 3 piece (2 tips) steel centred canesalmon fly rod, 16’, crimson inter-whipped,brass “W” reel fitting, lockfast joints, 1902, inlater bag and a greenheart 3 piece (2 tips)salmon fly rod, 16’6”, brass reel fittings, onepiece handle, spigot joints, in bag (2)£100-150

423A very rare Hardy prototype 3 piece splicedcane salmon fly rod, 12’, black painted twinscrew grip reel fitting and butt cap stampedHardy details, crimson whippings, spliced jointswith nickel silvered hog-back securing brackets,1938, in bag, the present owner purchased therod from Hardy’s shop in Liverpool approximately55 years ago, at the time a label was attached tothe rod bag which read “Rod for testing by JockScott”, the rod was returned a short while afterpurchase for some refurbishment andunfortunately was returned minus the label,however, we are unaware of a production modelof this style ever having been produced byHardy’s making it a unique example£300-400

** A.H.E. Wood (Jock Scott) workedclosely with Hardy’s in the design anddevelopment of shorter double handedsalmon rods (which he fished in the singlehandled style) for fishing floating(greased) lines and smaller fly patterns,he fished Cairnton on the River Dee andhad three models of Hardy salmon rodnamed after him, however, we areunaware of any other spliced canesalmon rods ever having been producedby Hardy Bros.

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424A McGinn “Salmon Special” 3 piece (2tips) spliced cane salmon fly rod, 12’, #10,black silk wraps, sliding alloy screw rip reelfitting, in bag and two cane trout fly rods byJ. Walker and Allcock a.f. (3)£90-130

425A Hardy “Pope” 2 piece cane trout fly rod,10’, crimson inter-whipped, alloy screw gripreel fitting, reversible butt spear, 1959, in bag£100-150

426A Sharpe’s “Scottie” 2 piece cane trout flyrod, 9’, #6, crimson wraps, alloy screw gripreel fitting and a similar Sharpe’s Scottie troutrod, 9’6”, #6, in bags (2)£80-120

427An Austrian cold painted model of abrown trout, the naturalistically painted 4 ¹⁄₄”long fish mounted on onyx ash/pen tray £1200-150

428A Pearsall trade card of fly tying silks,folding card display with red printed detailsand two panels of various silk samples£70-100

429A scarce (un-named) Farlow’s Grenabytrout fisher’s priest, nickel silvered shaftwith weighted ball head and milled end capwith attached internal disgorger, 6” long,circa 1920 (see illustration)£120-180

430A very rare un-catalogued Hardy brasstrout fisher’s pocket priest, brassconstruction with weighted head, straightshaft, tapered end pierced to take leatherbutton lanyard (with original hide strap), shaftstamped makers name, 5 ¹⁄₂“ long, previouslyunseen model circa 1900 (see illustration)£200-300

431An Allcock Conway pike and sea-fisher’spriest, turned teen shaft with “V” disgorgerto one end and brass collared lead knophead, 12 ¹⁄₂”, 1930’s and a brass headedtrout fisher’s priest, formerly the property ofJack Heddon (founder of the Honey DunPress), turned wooden handle and ropelanyard, 7 ¹⁄₄” long (2)£120-180

432A scarce Nottingham 4 ¹⁄₂” Wheelbackcentre pin reel, walnut and brass backeddrum with twin bulbous horn handles andcentral wing locking nut, brass stancheonfoot with wheel back support and optionalsliding check button, very good overallcondition, 1920’s£180-260

433A Hardy Decantelle Mk.I 4” alloy baitcasting reel, polished alloy drum with twinebonite handles and brass domed lockingscrew, brass foot, rim mounted ebonitecasting trigger and knurled tension screw,backplate stamped make and model details,1930’s£150-250

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434A Hardy Perfect 3 ³⁄₄” salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, revolvingnickel silver line guide, rim tension screw andMk.II check mechanism, light wear fromnormal use, 1940’s£250-450

435A scarce Allcock & Co. trade folio ofsalmon flies, the rectangular folio with redrexine and gilt decorated boards anddisplaying six fully dressed eyed 1/0 salmonflies with printed pattern names below,1920’s (see illustration)£250-350

436A fine weave trout fisher’s creel of potbellied form, hinged wooden lid and base,brass strap mounts and flat woven ropeshould strap, possibly Dutch, 12” wide£100-150

437A good Allcock Aerial model 7950-T3narrow drummed 4” centre pin reel, cagedand six spoked drum with twin ivorine handles,front flange “patent”, brass foot, rear brasssliding optional check button and calliper springcheck mechanism, circa 1920 (see illustration)£450-650

438An unusual Perspex 4 ¹⁄₂” centre pin reel,twin bulbous handles on brass elliptical plates,central raised drum locking nut, brass triformstancheon foot with sliding optional checkbutton and calliper spring check mechanismand a similar 4 ¹⁄₂” Perspex centre pin reel (2)£100-150

439A collection of various fishing tackleincluding a Perfection Flick’Em centre pinreel, a Tatler Three multiplier reel, in card box,an Ocean City 90 fly reel, boxed, varioustrout flies, a bamboo handled gaff, variousrods et al (Q)£70-100

440A rare Coxon Aerial model 4104-T1 narrowdrummed 4” centre pin reel, caged and sixspoked drum, with twin tapered horn handles,ebonite flanges, front flange with Germansilver bound rim and stamped “patent”, forkrelease latch (no regulator), walnut backplatewith brass starback foot and sliding optionalcheck button wit calliper spring checkmechanism, requires cleaning but in overallvery good condition, circa 900 (see illustration)£600-900

441A Hardy Hardex No.II Mk.II threadlinecasting reel, turned ebonite handle, half bailarm, ebonite spool with brass tensionadjuster, another similar reel with light greyfinish and a similar Hardex No.I Mk.IIIthreadline reel, a.f. (3)£90-130

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442Two George Ball Free-Flo fixed spoolreels, each with brown enamel finish, full autobail arm, rear optional anti-reverse button andfinger release casting trigger and eight variousAllcock Superb and Silver Superb threadlinereels, all with wear to finish (10)£120-180

443A Grice & Young Avon Royal Supreme III4 ¹⁄₄” trotting reel, twin composition handles,rim mounted optional check lever and reartension regulator, in original card box andseven various other Grice & Young centre pinreels, various models; Golden Eagle, GypsyD’Or et al (8)£120-180

444An ABU-Matic 145 closed face castingreel, gold anodised spool housing, handlemounted tension screw and five variousother ABU-Matic models; 140, 110, 30, 120and 150 all in good overall condition (6)£90-130

445A pair of ABU 505 closed faced castingreels, red anodised spool housing, handlemounted star drag tension adjuster and fourfurther ABU closed faced reels various (6)£80-120

446Ten various pressed brass trout fly reel,each with crank wind handle, variousmakers, DAM, Allcock et al (10)£100-150

447A similar lot of smaller brass crank windtrout reels, various makes including DAM,Allcock et al (10)£80-120

448Five various brass and brass faced platewind trout fly reels, various models andmakes and three brass ball handle crankwind trout fly reels (8)£90-130

449Three Shimano S010 XT-7 bait runnerfixed spool reels, black finish, full bail rim,rear tension adjuster, all in little usedcondition and three ABU Cardinal 664 GTbait runner reel and three spare spools,similar design (6)£120-160

450A very rare Hardy brass raised pillar 2”plate wind trout fly reel, tapered cow hornhandle, bridge foot and triple drum pillars onraised lugs, faceplate with central two screwboss and stamped enclosed oval logo, rarelyseen plate wind model, circa 1890 (seeillustration)£1000-1500

451A scarce Hardy Eureka (Triumph) 4 ¹⁄₄”wide drummed bait casting reel, twinivorine handles, spring drum latch, jewelledspindle bearing, brass foot, rim mountedcasting trigger and rear knurled nickel silvergraduated tension adjuster, rear platestamped make and Eureka model details,small hairline crack top drum rim, circa 1930 £280-360

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452A T.P. Luscombe 4” brass wide drummedmahseer reel, domed cow horn handle onstraight anti-foul crank winding arm, , blockfoot, quadruple cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, faceplate stamped makersdetails, reel retains most of the original darkbronze patina, circa 1890£180-240

453A scarce Arjon Fighter bait casting reel,green anodised finish, composition handleon crank arm mounted below a five point stardrag wheel, level-line mechanism, rimmounted drum release screw and milledtension nut to faceplate, a rarely seen modelmade 1958-1960 only (see illustration)£200-300

454A scarce Arjon Commander bait castingreel, green finish with red inner flanges, twincomposition handles on off-set winding armwith five point capstan star drag adjuster, level-line mechanism, milled tension adjuster andventilated rear plate, made 1955-1960 only£180-260

455A very rare Hardy Birmingham pattern 2 ³⁄₄” trout fly reel with previously unseenalloy spool, a rare variant model withtapered horn handle, bridge foot, triple cagepillars, alloy drum with large spindle piercedto secure line, fixed check mechanism andfaceplate with two screw raised spindle bossand stamped enclosed oval logo, circa 1890(see illustration)£600-900

456A rare C. Farlow & Co. Ltd See-All flyreservoir, the rectangular black japannedcabinet with three cantilevered trays eachwith cram painted interior and fitted springmetal clips, outer case with applied brasstrade plaque and hasp lock, reservoircontains a good selection of 1315 fullydressed salmon flies and various lochtrout/salmon flies, 8” x 4 ³⁄₄” x 2”, circa 1910(see illustration)£400-600

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457A very rare Saracione Spey limited edition4 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel, direct drive, left handwind model with black anodised end plates,bar-stock alloy cage, ebonite handle onserpentine scrolled counter-balanced crankhandle, rear milled alloy graduated tensionadjuster and disc braking system, foot withline clip and stamped makers name and“017”, the reel is in unused condition and isone of a custom built run of twenty reelsmade for a Norwegian salmon guide and issold with confirmation from Joe Saracione tothis effect, in Harding pouch (see illustration)£700-1000

458A Hardy Princess trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, alloy foot, two screw drum latch , rimtension screw and nickel silver “U” shapedline guide, in zip case and a Hardy “DeLuxe”2 piece carbon salmon fly rod, 9’3”, #7/8,screw grip reel fitting, in bag (2)£130-180

459A Hardy Princess trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, alloy foot, two screw drum latch , rimtension screw and nickel silver “U” shapedline guide, in zip case and a Sonik SK-3 3piece carbon trout fly rod, 10’, #7, little usedcondition, in bag and tube (2)£120-180

460A Marquis #6 trout fly reel, ebonite handle,alloy foot, two screw drum latch, rear tensionadjuster and nickel silver “U” shaped lineguide, in zip case and a Hardy “De-Luxe” 2piece carbon trout fly rod, 9’, #5/6, screwgrip reel fitting, in bag (2)£100-150

461A Hardy Marquis No.2 salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, two screwdrum latch, rear tension adjuster, light useonly, in zip case and a Hardy “Deluxe” 3piece carbon salmon fly rod, 15’4“, #10,screw grip reel fitting, in bag and tube (2)£140-180

462A good Hardy Marquis No.2 salmon flyreel and two spare spools, ebonite handle,ribbed brass foot, two screw drum latch, reartension adjuster, light use only, in zip cases£100-150

463A Hardy Marquis No.2 salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, two screwdrum latch, rear tension adjuster and asimilar Marquis No.2 salmon fly reel with alloyfoot, in zip cases (2)£140-180

464A Hardy Marquis 5 trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, alloy foot, two screw drum latch, reartension adjuster and nickel silver “U” shapedline guide, in zip case and a McGinn “TroutBeck” 2 piece cane trout fly rod, 8’6”, #6,crimson whippings, alloy sliding reel fitting, inbag (2)£120-180

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465A pair of Pflueger President 2884 salmonfly reels and spare spools, large arbourspools with counter-balanced treen handle,two screw drum latch, ventilated cage andrear spindle mounted tension adjuster, as newcondition, in card boxes and with new lines£160-240

466A Pflueger President 2012 salmon fly reel,large arbour spool with counter-balancedtreen handle, two screw drum latch,ventilated cage and rear spindle mountedtension adjuster, as new condition, in cardbox and four spare spools for a smallermodel 2078 Pflueger President fly reel, allwith new lines (5)£130-180

467A Sage “”Z-Axis” 4 piece carbon salmonfly rod, 15’, #10, green silk wraps, anodisedscrew grip reel fitting, as new condition, inbag and alloy tube£200-300

468A Grey’s “Platinum XD” 3 piece carbontrout fly rod, 10’, #7, green silk wraps,wooden reel seat and anodised screw gripfitting, unused condition and in bag and clothcovered tube£100-150

469A Hardy “Favourite” 2 piece carbonsalmon spinning rod, 10’, mauve silk wraps,alloy screw grip reel fitting, a Hardy bamboowading staff with treen thumb crutch andboat hook toe, two bamboo landing nethandles and an unnamed alloy 3” trout flyreel, ebonite handle, copper line guide (5)£100-150

470An ebonised wood Wellington chest flycabinet, the rectangular cabinet with twohinged side locking panels and fitted fourdrawers each with twin brass bun handlesand compartmentalised interiors holding alarge selection of various trout wet and dryflies, nymphs etc, 14 ¹⁄₂” x 10” x 9 ¹⁄₂”£120-180

471An Army & Navy camphorwood chest, thebrass bound rectangular chest fitted threelift-out trays fitted various reel compartments,twin brass swing carrying handles, interiorapplied ivorine makers plaque, 25 ¹⁄₂” x 16¹⁄₂” x 17”, 1960’s£100-150

472A Geen’s Spiral gilt metal 2 ³⁄₄” bait, fishshaped lure with open spiral body, twinspinning vanes and twin wire mounted treblehooks, and a Geen’s 1 ¹⁄₂” Spoon Phantombait with painted decoration (2)£150-250

473A scarce Comet 2 ¹⁄₂” nickel silver bait,single sided fish shaped lure with twin headspinning vanes, revolving spindle mountedrear and side mounted flying treble hooksand an Allcock ‘s Canadian bar-spoon withamber/black spot glass eye and stampedscale decoration (2)£150-200

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474A rare No.2 Bedford Spinner 5” bait mount,nickel silvered mount with twin head vanes,curved body, spring locking pin and box swivelmount, body stamped model detail, circa 1895and a Gregory 2” Norwich style brass spoon,amber/black spot glass eye, incised scaledecoration and rear flying treble hook,stamped makers detail (see illustration) (2)£350-450

475A rare Allcock Paragon 3” nickel silveredbait, the fish shaped lure with twinamber/black spot glass eyes, incised scaledecoration and mounted on a centralrevolving spindle, circa 1910 (see illustration)£250-350

476A scarce J. Gillett 3 ¹⁄₂” Nottingham centrepin reel, walnut drum with twin horn handlesand central brass slipper drum release latchon four screw plate, starback foot withoptional sliding check lever, latch plateengraved makers details, good overallcondition, circa 1890£150-250

477A Dutch elm bait box, hinged cover, curvedbackplate with twin brass belt loops and frontpanel with applied brass panel with reliefcopper fish decoration, 8” wide, circa 1890£130-180

478A very rare Hardy The Rosewood salmonfly box, the rectangular fly case fitted eightnickel silver bars of 40 spring clips and withapplied oval nickel silver trade plaque to boxinterior, brass spring pressure latch, holdinga selection of 32 various fully dressed salmonflies, overall good condition and a very rarelyseen model circa 1905 (see illustration)£500-800

479A framed display of four early pike flies,various patterns including parrot, turkeydressings and each mounted to wire trace,framed and glazed, 9” x 7” overall£120-180

480A very rare Hardy Special Perfect 3 ¹⁄₄”with very rare agate and nickel silvermounted line guide, ivorine handle on raisedcheck housing, alloy foot, extremely rarewhite agate auxiliary line guide on nickel silverpillar fitting support, rim mounted tensionscrew and Mk.I check mechanism, faceplatestamped central circular logo, light wear fromnormal use only, circa 1920 (see illustration)£1000-1500

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The following lot will be sold on behalf ofthe Wild Trout Trust

481A Hugh Falkus Hexagraph SpeycasterNumber One Prototype 15ft salmon rod,previously owned by Hugh Falkus and with alabel 'Hugh Falkus, Cragg Cottage,Ravenglass' in Hugh's hand. The rod is in verygood overall condition and comes in its originalbag. The rod was given to Malcolm Greenhalghby Hugh Falkus and is accompanied by asigned certificate of authentication by MalcolmGreenhalgh, with the story behind the rod andthe circumstances of the gift.£400-600

Other properties

482A Hardy 1/0 Brunswick limited editiondirect drive trout fly reel No. 370/500, righthand wind model of ebonite and nickel silverconstruction, serpentine crank wind handleset within an anti-foul rim, bridge foot, fivecage pillars (two roller), rear graduated elevenpoint milled central tension adjuster,new/unused condition and in original blockleather case and card case (see illustration)£350-550

483A Slater Ideal 4 ¹⁄₂” combination salmon flyreel, drum with perforated front flange, twintapered cow horn handles and spring releaselatch, brass bridge foot, annular line guide andrear sliding optional check button, circa 1905£150-200

The following 15 lots are examples of thereel making skills of Walter Dingley (1858-1946), one of the most influential figuresin the world of 20th Century game fishingreel design

484A good Alex Martin 4 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel,caged drum with domed ivorine handle andbrass telephone drum latch, brass bridgefoot, strapped rim tension regulator andcalliper spring check mechanism, interiorstamped “D.1” and back-plate stampedretailers name and thistle logo, reel is in fineoverall condition, 1920’s (see illustration)£150-200

485A Holbrow & Co. 3” trout fly reel,perforated drum with ebonite handle andnickel silver horseshoe drum latch, brassblock foot, fixed bar spring checkmechanism, interior stamped “D.14”backplate stamped oval logo, circa 1930£100-150

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486A Hardy Silex 3 ¹⁄₂” bait casting reel, cageddrum with twin ivorine handles, spring releaselatch and jewelled spindle bearing, cut awayrim section, brass bridge foot (neatly shapedto one end), rim mounted casting trigger andtwo further rim mounted regulators, rear platestamped makers details and interior stamped“D”, reel retains virtually all the original finishand is a good example of one of Dingley’searly pieces, circa 1905 (see illustration)£180-240

487A Carter & Co. 2 ³⁄₄” Uniqua style trout flyreel, caged drum with ivorine handle andbrass telephone drum latch, bridge foot,fixed bar spring check mechanism andinterior stamped “D.1”, backplate with ovaltrade mark, reel retains virtually all the originaldark lead finish, 1920’s£100-150

488An un-named 3 ¹⁄₄” trout fly reel, caged drum,xylonite handle, red agate line guide (no cracks),brass telephone drum latch, block foot, fixedcheck and bar spring check mechanism,interior stamped “D.4”, only very light wear tolead finish from normal use, 1920’s£100-150

489An H. Moore, Liverpool 4” salmon fly reel,domed ivorine handle, brass bridge foot,perforated drum with domed brass lockingscrew, strapped rim tension screw andDuplicated Mk.II style check mechanism,interior stamped “D.1” and faceplate withscript engraved retailers details, reel retainsvirtually all the original dark lead finish, 1920’s£130-180

490An H. Monk, Chester 3” Perfect style troutfly reel, ebonite handle, brass foot,perforated drum with milled locking screw,nickel silver rim tension screw and Mk.I stylecheck mechanism, faceplate stampedretailers name and interior stamped “D.4”,light wear from normal use only£90-130

491A Carter & Co. Uniqua style 3” trout fly reel,caged drum with ivorine handle and brasstelephone drum latch, bridge foot, fixed calliperspring check mechanism, interior stamped“D.4”, backplate with open oval trade mark,light wear only to lead finish, circa 1920£100-150

492A Foster’s 3” trout fly reel, ebonite handle,brass block foot, domed brass drum lockingscrew, fixed bar spring check mechanismand interior stamped “D.15”, rear platestamped oval trade mark, light wear fromnormal use only, circa 1930£90-130

493A Malloch’s of Perth 4 ¹⁄₂” salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, brass block foot, milled brassdrum locking screw, fixed bar spring checkmechanism, interior stamped “D.2”,backplate with enclosed oval logo, reel retainsall the original dark lead finish, circa 1930£140-180

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494A J. Bernard & Son 2 ³⁄ ” trout fly reel,drum with xylonite handle and domed nickelsilver retaining screw, fixed calliper checkmechanism, interior stamped “D.8”,backplate with retailers details, light wearfrom normal use only, 1920’s£80-120

495A Wm. Brown of Aberdeen Climax 3 ³⁄₄”bait casting reel, caged drum with twinxylonite handles, spring release latch andjewelled spindle bearing, cut-away rimsection, rim mounted casting trigger withxylonite handle and two further rim mountedcasting controls, interior stamped “D.102”,backplate stamped “Climax Patent” in ovallogo and drum face with engraved retailersdetails, circa 1920 (see illustration)£150-250

496A J.J.S. Walker Bampton 3” trout fly reel,perforated drum with ebonite handle andmilled brass locking nut, fixed bar springcheck mechanism, interior stamped “3”,backplate with oval trade mark, reel is in asvirtually unused condition, circa 1930£90-130

497An un-named 3 ¹⁄₄” alloy trout fly reel, cageddrum with xylonite handle and brass telephonedrum latch, red agate line guide (no cracks),brass foot, fixed bar spring check mechanismand interior stamped “D.6”, light wear to leadfinish from normal use only, 1920’s£100-150

498An un-named 4” alloy salmon fly reel,caged drum with ivorine handle and brasstelephone drum latch, brass bridge foot,strapped rim tension screw and calliperspring check mechanism, interior stamped“D.12”, reel retains much of the original darklead finish, 1920’s£130-180

Other properties

499A rare Otto Zwarg 2/0 Laurentianmultiplying salmon fly reel, ebonite andnickel silver construction, counter-balancedserpentine crank handle set within an anti-foul rim, pierced foot, stamped modeldetails,, triple cage pillars (two double roller),rear plate with spindle mounted seven pointgraduated tension adjuster and milled nickelsilver sliding optional check button, excellentoverall condition and in block leather “D”shaped case, circa 1950 (see illustration)£1300-1800

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500A very rare mid 19th Century salmon flywallet and record book, the green vellumbound foolscap sized book with twin brasshinged locking clasps, marbled end paperswith two parchment cast pockets attachedinside both front and back boards, eightprinted catch record pages to front with thefirst page ink inscribed with catch details forthe 1848/1849 seasons, mainly on River Taybeats including Taymount and Pitlochry, thereare twelve further cloth edged felt fly sheetseach with stitched fly loops and holding acollection of 140 fully dressed salmon flies totwisted gut casts, mainly tied to fine bluedsteel long shank hooks, various patternsincluding Spey, Dee, double winged exampleset al, the flies are of varying sizes and conditionand include a good number of large examplesof standard 8/0-10/0 gauge, there are nomakers/retailers details on the book but thequality indicates it would have been producedbuy one of the major tackle manufacturer’s ofthe day, circa 1845 (see illustration)£1500-2500

501A Chas Farlow 4” brass s salmon winchand block leather case, turned bonehandle on curved crank winding arm withdomed iron locking screw, riveted block foot,quadruple cage pillars, rear raised checkhousing and fixed check mechanism,faceplate script engraved makers name and191 Strand details, circa 1870£200-300

502A scarce Hardy Silex No.2 extra widedrummed 4 ¹⁄₂” bait casting reel, shallowcored drum with twin ivorine handles andthree screw spring release latch, brass foot,rim mounted ivorine casting trigger andmilled tension adjuster, backplate stampedmake and model details, light wear fromnormal use only, circa 1915 (see illustration)£200-300

503A scarce Hardy “Fly Reel” 3 ³⁄₈” exportmodel alloy trout fly reel, solid drum (noperforations) with ebonite handle and centraldomed steel locking screw, brass foot, fixedMk.I check mechanism, rear plate stampedmake and model details, un-leaded paperlacquer finish, light wear from normal useonly, 1940’s £150-200

504A Decantelle Type B 4” alloy bait castingreel, oyster turned decoration, twin ivorinehandles, brass foot, rim mounted ivorinecasting trigger and strapped rim tensionregulator screw, light wear only, 1930’s£120-180

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505A rare Hardy 5 ³⁄₄” Silex No.2 Patent SurfCasting reel, alloy backed walnut drum withtwin bulbous ivorine handles on nickel silvertriform plates, central drum recess withmilled nickel silver tension nut, Bickerdykebrass line guide, rim mounted ivorine castingtrigger and knurled tension adjusting screw,brass starback foot stamped make andmodel details and block engraved previousowner’s initials, hairline cracks to rear plateotherwise in excellent overall condition andmade 1912-1913 only (see illustration)£400-600

506A good Hardy Longstone 4” Duraluminsea centre pin reel, solid drum with twinebonite handles and milled nickel silvertension screw, ribbed brass foot, nickel silverBickerdyke line guide and rim mountedoptional check lever, backplate stampedmake and model details, excellent overallcondition, 1930’s£150-250

507A Hardy Super Silex 3 ¹⁄₄” bait castingreel, shallow cored drum with twin ebonitehandles, spring release latch and jewelledspindle bearing, ribbed brass foot, rimmounted ivorine casting trigger and rearquadrant weight indicator with milled rimtension screw, reel retains much of theoriginal finish and is in overall very goodcondition, 1930’s£180-260

508A good Vom Hofe No.2 model 454Celebrated Black Bass multiplier reel,ebonite and nickel silver construction withoff-set serpentine counter-balanced crankhandle, pierced foot, triple cage pillars, rearmilled sliding optional check button, spindlecaps with Jan. ‘83 patent details, reel is inoverall excellent condition and in originalblock leather “D” case, circa 1900£200-300

509A good Hardy Perfect 4 ¹⁄₄” salmon flyreel, ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot,revolving nickel silver line guide, rim tensionscrew and Mk.II check mechanism, drumwith nickel silver retaining screw andfaceplate stamped make and model details,light wear to lead finish only, circa 1930£350-450

510An extremely rare Hardy Prototype Altexthreadline fixed spool reel, the No.1 sizereel with folding ebonite handle, unusualsquare shaped body, Monel spool with fourpoint tension adjuster nut and full auto bailarm, rear side of gear housing is blockengraved with previous owners details, nomaker’s details, reel is illustrated in Drewett J:Hardy Brothers… pg. 315, stating that thereel was likely to have been made in 1932 asa pre-production experimental reel, only verylight signs of use and a previously unseenmodel (see illustration)£1500-2500

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511A very rare T. Cooke & Sons, York &London 4 ¹⁄₂” brass salmon winch, balusterturned iron handle on tapered straight crankwinding arm with milled iron locking screw,caged drum core, bridge foot, quadruplecage pillars, fixed check mechanism,,backplate with iron flathead spindle screwand raised check boss, faceplate blockengraved makers details, a very rarely seenexample circa 1860, this reel is illustrated inG. Turner: Fishing Tackle ~ The UltimateCollector’s Guide, pg. 283 (see illustration)£700-1000

512A Farlow Pelican 6” alloy sea centre pinreel, twin tapered ebonite handles, milledbrass spindle tension nut, brass foot and rimmounted brake lever, backplate with optionalsliding check button and stamped make andmodel details, wear to brown painted finish,1940’s and an Allcock Bell 6” sea centre pinreel of similar design, 1950’s (2)£130-180

513An Allcock Match Aerial 4 ¹⁄₂” trotting reel,caged and spoked drum with twin handles,chrome foot, rear optional check lever, blackpainted finish, another Match Aerial with laterline guide, an Aerial style 4 ¹⁄₂” centre pin reeland three Stanton centre pin long trottingreels (6)£100-150

514Two Young’s Rapidex centre pin reels,twin handles, rear optional check button, asimilar Trudex centre pin reel, an AllcockMatch Special trotting reel (latch a.f.) and twoMerlin/Major centre pin reels (7)£90-130

515A Leighton No.3 threadline casting reel,ebonite handle, bakelite spool, half bail arm,in card box, a Milward’s Swimmaster closedface reel with large handle retrieve plate, twofurther swim master reels and four variousother fixed spool threadline casting reels (8)£80-120

516A Reflex 3 ¹⁄₂” bait casting reel, twinxylonite handles, alloy foot, three rimmounted casting controls, two Mercury 4”casting reels and two Allcock Easicast baitcasting reels, 4” and 3 ³⁄₄”, black paintedfinish (5)£100-150

517A Snowbee Prestige 700 trout fly reel, goldanodised finish, wooden handle, an ABUDelta fly reel and ten various other fly reels,various makers; DAM, Intrepid et al (12)£90-130

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518A Hardy “Sirrus” 3 piece carbon trout flyrod, 7’, #3, anodised screw grip reel fitting,as new in bag and cloth covered tube£130-160

519A Hardy “Swift” 3 piece carbon trout flyrod, 9’6”, #7, anodised screw grip reel fitting,as new condition, in bag and cloth coveredtube£150-200

520A Greys “Greyflex M2” 3m piece carbontrout fly rod, 10’, #7/8, anodised screw gripreel fitting, new/unused condition with plasticshrink wrap still on handle, in bag and clothcovered tube£100-150

521A Grey’s “Streamflex” 4 piece carbontrout fly rod, 10’, #5, wooden reel seat,anodised screw grip reel fitting, new/unusedcondition with plastic wrapper still to handle,in bag and cloth covered tube£100-150

522A Snowbee “Deep Blue XS” 4 piececarbon trout fly rod, 9’, #7, anodised screwgrip fitting, as new condition and a Snowbee“Deep Blue XS” 4 piece carbon spinning rod,9’, 20-50g, screw grip reel fitting, as newcondition, in bags and cloth covered tubes (2)£100-150

523A Hardy Marquis 8/9 trout fly reel andspare spool, ebonite handle, alloy foot, twoscrew drum latch, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear tension adjuster, in zipcases and a Hardy “Deluxe” 2 piece carbontrout fly rod, 10’6”, #7/8, anodised screwgrip reel fitting, in bag (2)£140-180

524A Hardy Marquis #7 trout fly reel and sixspare spools, ebonite handle, alloy foot, twoscrew drum latch, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear tension adjuster, in zipcase and cloth pouch and a Hardy “RichardWalker Farnborough” 2 piece carbon trout flyrod, 9’, #7/8, black/scarlet wraps, screw gripreel fitting, in bag (2)£150-250

525A Hardy Marquis #6 trout fly reel and twospare spools, ebonite handle, alloy foot, twoscrew drum latch, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear tension adjuster, in zipcases and a Hardy “Deluxe” 2 piece carbonsalmon fly rod, 9’, #6/7, anodised screw gripreel fitting, in bag (2)£140-180

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526A Hardy Marquis #6 trout fly reel and twospare spools, ebonite handle, alloy foot, twoscrew drum latch, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear tension adjuster, in zipcase and a Hardy “Richard WalkerFarnborough” 2 piece carbon trout fly rod,9’, #7/8, black/scarlet wraps, screw grip reelfitting, extension butt, in bag (2)£130-180

527A Hardy Marquis #6 trout fly reel and twospare spools, ebonite handle, alloy foot, twoscrew drum latch, nickel silver “U” shapedline guide and rear tension adjuster, in zipcase and a Hardy “Graphite” 2 piece carbontrout fly rod, 9’, #6/7, black/scarlet wraps,screw grip reel fitting, in bag (2)£120-180

528Nine Hardy trout fly lines, new, in boxescomprising five Marksmen WF-7 lines andfour Mach I and II WF-7 lines, two furtherboxed fly lines and eight Hardy canvas andleather fly wallets with lambs wool interiors,all new/unused (Q)£120-180

529Five ethafoam lined fly boxes containing agood selection of mainly reservoir trout flypatterns and a quantity of various otherplastic fly boxes also holding various troutstill-water lures, nymphs and salmon fliesand a small quantity of various fly tyingmaterials in teak case(Q)£100-150

530A framed display of five gut eyed salmonflies by Paul Little, various fully dressedpatterns; Jimmie, No.1 Conon, Wye Grub,Bruce and McKenzie, set in shadow mountand dated 2004, Paul Little is one of the UK’sleading tyer’s of classic Atlantic Salmon flies,17 ¹⁄₄” x 14 ¹⁄₄” overall£150-250

531A Leeda Magnum 200D salmon reel andtwo spare spools, counter-balanced handle,rear tension adjuster, a Daiwa Whisker Fly 3piece carbon salmon fly rod, 13’, #9/10, inbag, a Shakespeare Beaulite salmon fly reeland a Shakespeare Imperial 3 piece carbonsalmon fly rod, 15’, #’10/11, in bag (4)£90-130

532A B. James “Richard Walker Mk.IV Avon”2 piece cane coarse rod, 10’, crimson inter-whippings, sliding alloy reel fittings, flaredcork handle, Ealing transfer label, in later bag£140-180

533A wicker coarse fishing basket containinga quantity of various coarse, carp and poleterminal tackle, a teak box of various floats,two centre pin reels, bait boxes and otheritems, two folding wooden seats, a BrowningSupermatch 9.5.m pole, two fishingumbrellas in canvas case and other items (Q)£90-130

534A Shimano Carbomatic GT4000 fixedspool reel and two spare spools, boxed, apair of Dragon Match SS600 fixed spoolreels, each unused, boxed and with sparespool, three Mitchell Match fixed spool reelsand a Mitchell 301 fixed spool reel with sixspare spools in plastic canisters (7)£90-130

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535A Drennan Carp Waggler 3 piece carbonfloat rod, 13’, a Bruce & Walker CTM 13’fibre glass match rod, seven various othercarbon/glass fibre coarse rods and twocarbon spinning rods, in bags (11)£100-150

536A Hardy Graphite 2 piece carbon trout flyrod, 7’6”, #3-4, sliding alloy reel fitting; aSealey Old Gold 2 piece cane trout fly rod,9’ and four various other carbon trout flyrods, various makers including Daiwa, Airfloet al, in bags (6)£100-150

537A Shakespeare box seat containing aquantity of mainly reservoir angling relateditems including an anchor and chain, drogue,padded seat, two waistcoats, bass bags,boot bags, tabards, Crewsaver life vest, twofly reels, and various other items includingvarious landing nets, two wading staffs,telescopic rod tube et al (Q)£70-100

538Two Wychwood fishing holdalls, greencloth, as new condition, two Snowbeefishing bags, green and beige cloth, a HardyCanvas and leather trimmed shoulder bagand a Brady canvas and leather shoulderbag, all in very good/unused condition (6)£80-120

539A collection of Vitrinox multi-tool knivesmainly with WIGFiC presentation details andin original boxes, various other knives, twopairs of Hardy boot hangers, a Lesney breadpunch, two wooden priests, two weedcutters and various other items (Q)£70-100

540A collection of various tackle including flyingC’s, Mepps and other baits and spinningterminal tackle, various fly boxes and baitboxes by Wheatley, Snowbee Delos et al,three telescopic spinning rods, a quantity ofmodern enamel badges, modern fishtrophies, cloth decals and two S&T enamelcar badges and various other items (Q)£50-80

541A pair of Snowbee neoprene chestwaders, as new, size 10 , a pair of Hunterstudded sole boots, a large collection ofvarious baseball caps by Hardy’s, Greys etal, many as new and various other boots andwaders (Q)£50-80

Other properties

542A good Oliver’s of Knebworth 3 piecehollow built cane float rod, 14’, green/goldtipped wraps and green inter-whippings,sliding alloy reel fittings, suction joints, lightuse only, in bag£150-250

543A good Oliver’s Kennet Perfection style 2piece cane float rod, 11’6”, gold silk inter-whipped, detachable cork handle with slidingalloy reel fittings, suction joints, only very lightuse only, in bag£150-250

544A good Oliver’s 3 piece whole and builtcane float rod, 12’, green/gold tippedwhippings, green inter-whipped, sliding alloy reel fittings, suction joints, light use only,in bag£140-180

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545A pair of Adcock Stanton 5” alloy centrepin long trotting reels, each with cageddrums, twin ebonite handles, new and inoriginal card boxes and quantity of othertackle including a tackle seat and carrier,canvas rod bag, rods, reels and terminaltackle (Q)£70-100

546A good Allcock Aerial 4” model 7590-T10centre pin reel, caged and six spoked drumwith twin stepped xylonite handles andventilated front flange, brass foot, rimmounted optional check lever and bar springcheck mechanism, backplate stamped stagtrade mark, light wear only to finish only andin original brown card trade box, circa 1935(see illustration)£350-550

547A fine Malloch Sun and Planet 4 ¹⁄₂”salmon fly reel, facetted wooden handlewith patent sun and planet anti-reversegearing, bridge foot, quadruple cage pillars,fixed check mechanism, faceplate withraised spindle boss and stamped oval logo,reel retains virtually all the original darkbronze patina and is in exceptionally goodoverall condition, circa 1900£250-450

548A Hardy Perfect 4” salmon fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, rim mountedtension screw and Mk.II check mechanism,drum with nickel silver retaining screw andfaceplate stamped central circular logo, lightwear from normal use only, circa 1930£350-450

549A Hardy Sea Silex 5” sea centre pin reel,solid alloy drum with twin reverse taperedhandles and nickel silver telephone drumlatch, brass foot, rim mounted ivorine brakehandle, nickel silver optional check lever andmilled tension adjusting screw, backplatestamped make and model details, circa1940 (see illustration)£250-450

550A rare Illingworth No.1 threadline castingreel, twin ivorine handles on shaped alloycross bar handle mounted onto circular driveplate with stancheon foot, ebony bobbinspool on reciprocating drive shaft, twin nickelsilver wire line guide flyers, in originalburgundy rexine and green velvet lined case,circa 1905 (see illustration)£800-1200

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551A Rodgers, Sheffield angler’s knife, fittedsix stainless steel tools, side plates stampedhook gauge and inch measure and engravedprevious owners details, 1940’s£100-150

552A Charles Ingram 4” narrow drummedalloy salmon/sea-trout fly reel, xylonitehandle, brass foot, red agate line guide fixedcheck mechanism, a brass 2 ¹⁄₂” plate windtrout fly reel, horn handle, fixed check andtwo Mitchell 300 fixed spool reels and twospare spools (4)£70-100

553An interesting and unusual B. James Builtto Endure logo “Richard Walker Mk.IVAvon” 2 piece cane rod, measuring only8’5” in length (usually 10’) and with green silkinter-whips, sliding alloy reel fitting with milledbands, flared cork handles with alloy steppedshoulder, white agate lined butt ring, tip ringlater replacement, rod has applied built toendure logo and ink written model detailsand also has previous owners initials anddated ‘65, a most unusual example of a rodcirca 1952/53 – possibly a prototype of eitherthe Grebe or the later Avon model, in un-named bag£300-400

554A B. James “Avocet” 3 piece cane floatrod, 11’3”, crimson inter-whipped, slidingalloy reel fittings, donut cork handle, suctionjoints, London address details, ringsreplaced otherwise in good condition, in bag£150-250

555An Elasticane “Standard Carp” 2 piececane carp rod, 10’, green inter-whipped,alloy sliding reel fittings, re-eyed and fivevarious other cane rods, in bags (6)£60-90

556A B. James “Richard Walker Mk.IV” 2piece cane carp rod, 9’6” (tip short),crimson whipped, sliding alloy reel fittings,donut handle, London transfer label, in bagand an un-named 3 piece cane trout fly rod,a.f. , in bag (2)£70-100

557A Farlow B.W.P. 4” narrow drum fly reel,ebonite handle, rear sliding check adjuster,two Farlow Python 4” alloy salmon fly reels,an Allcock Stanley threadline reel, twoAllcock Aerialite 4” reels, three various otherreels and a glass oil bottle with leather tab£70-100

558A good Walker Bampton Utility 4 ¹⁄₂” baitcasting reel, caged polished alloy drum withtwin ivorine handles and spring release latch,brass bridge foot, ivorine rim mountedcasting trigger and strapped tension screw,backplate with sliding brass optional checkbutton and stamped make and modeldetails, very good overall condition, 1930’s£150-200

559A Hardy Silex No.2 3 ³⁄₄” wide drummedbait casting reel, shallow cored drum withtwin ivorine handles and three screw springrelease latch, alloy foot, cut away rim section,rim mounted ivorine casting trigger andmilled brass tension adjuster, backplatestamped make and model details, only verylight signs of use, circa 1915£140-180

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560A very rare Hardy 2” brass raised pillarcrank wind trout winch, domed horn handleon straight crank winding arm with domediron locking screw and set within an anti-foulreel, bridge foot on twin raised mounts, tripleraised pillars, fixed check mechanism,faceplate stamped enclosed oval logo, reelretains much of the original patina and a rarelyseem model, circa 1885 (see illustration)£1500-2500

561A scarce Hardy brass 2 ¹⁄₄” crank windtrout winch, tapered horn handle on waistedstraight crank winding arm with domed ironlocking screw, bridge foot, triple cage pillars,fixed check mechanism, faceplate stampedRod in Hand trade mark and enclosed ovallogo, light wear from normal use, circa 1890(see illustration)£300-400

562A Hardy Silex No.2 3 ³⁄₄” bait casting reel,shallow drum with slotted core, twin ivorinehandles and three screw spring release latch,brass foot, cut-away rim, section, rimmounted ivorine casting trigger and brassmilled tension regulating screw, backplatestamped make and model details, light wearto lead finish from normal use only, circa 1915£130-180

563A Hardy brass salmon spring balance,0-40lbs scale, made by Salter, with ironweighing hook and split ring, stamped makeand retailer’s name, 1930’s£40-60

564A very rare Hardy Fortuna 4 ¹⁄₄” fly/seacentre pin reel, twin reverse tapered ebonitehandles on brass cross-bar arm mountedbelow a circular milled brass tension adjusterand domed drum locking screw, Andreaspatent anti-reverse solid drum (noperforations), ribbed brass foot, interiorstamped “A.H.W” (Arthur Wall and backplatewith make and model details, overall verygood condition, circa 1930 (see illustration)£1200-1600

565A 19th Century brass clamp fittingmultiplying winch, turned bon handle onoff-set curved crank winding arm, triple cagepillars, riveted foot with clamp rod fitting,pierced to take leather pad and with lyre taillocking screw, circa 1840 (see illustration)£200-300

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566A 19th Century bamboo poacher’s rod/walking cane, sour section telescopic rodwith brass mounts, lacking end caps and anearly 19th Century greenheart and hickorytipped trout fly rod, one piece handle, droprings, brass fittings (2)£120-180

567A Hardy “Gold Medal” 3 piece (2 tips)cane salmon fly rod, 12’, crimson inter-whipped, sliding alloy screw grip reel fitting,unusual beechwood lower handle section,1942 and a Hardy “Murdoch” 3 piece (2 tips)steel centred cane salmon fly rod, 12’,crimson inter-whipped, brass Universal reelfitting, 1913, in bags (2)£120-180

568A Hardy “Crown Houghton” 3 piece (2tips) cane trout fly rod, 10’, green inter-whipped, alloy screw grip reel fitting, lackingbutt cap and spear, 1929, alloy tip tube anda similar Hardy Houghton 3 piece 2 tips troutrod, green inter-whipped, 10’, alloy tip tube,1934, in bags (2)£140-180

569A Hardy “Perfection” 2 piece cane troutfly rod, 9’, crimson inter-whipped, brasssliding reel fitting, crazed varnish, 1913 andtwo further cane trout fly rods by Sharpe’sand Milward’s (3)£80-120

569aThree various Hardy fibre glass rods; a15’5” 3 piece Salmon Fly, a 14’ Salmon Flyand an Invincible 2 piece trout fly rod, #7, aHardy Richard Walker Reservoir landing net,fibre glass handle, another landing net andfour salmon tailers (Q)£90-130

570A very rare Percy Wadham Cowes 4 ¹⁄₂”Spinning, Trolling and Casting reel,ebonite and brass construction, ebonitedrum with perforated and dished front flange,twin ivorine handles and central milled brasstension screw, brass cage with triple cagepillars, bridge foot and rear with three largecut-away sections for finger braking andcentral raised check housing with rimmounted ivorine optional check button andscrew brake tension adjuster, stampedmakers details, very good overall condition,circa 1920 (see illustration)£450-650

571A Hardy Silex Major 4 ¹⁄ ” wide drummedbait casting reel, twin ebonite handles,spring drum latch, jewelled spindle bearing ,brass foot, ivorine rim mounted castingtrigger and nickel silver graduated tensionregulator to rear plate, stamped make andmodel details, 1930’s£160-240

572A scarce ABU Ambassadeur 5000cDeluxe bait casting reel, black/goldanodised finish, grooved rims, singlecounter-balanced handle, foot stamped“010952”, in fitted teak presentation casewith tools and oil bottle, spare spool lacking£250-450

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573An Irish bogwood salmon fisher’s priestof tapered truncheon form and with carvedshamrock decoration within cross hatchedbands, 13” long and another Irish bogwoodtrout fisher’s priest inlaid steel and copperbanding, acorn finial head, 8 ¹⁄₂” long (2)£100-150

574A good black japanned trout fly reservoir,the rectangular cabinet with brass swinghandle, hinged lid and a cream paintedinterior holding three lift-out trays each fittedwith bars of nickel silver spring fly clips andholding a good selection of mainly trout wetfly patterns, lid white painted previousowners initials, 10 ¹⁄₄” x 8 ¹⁄₂” x 1 ³⁄₄”, circa1900 (see illustration) £350-550

575A rare Featherstone 4 ¹⁄₂” skeletal brasssalmon fly reel, caged drum with domedcow horn handle, block foot, quadruple cagepillars, fretwork backplate, fixed check,lacking optional check button, calliper springcheck mechanism, rarely seen model, circa1890 (see illustration)£700-1000

576Twenty various bakelite centre pin reelsincluding examples by Alvey, Elo, Paramount,Allcock et al, various sizes and models (20)£80-120

577Fifteen various Nottingham centre pinreels, including starback and strap backmodels, various sizes and makes (15)£120-180

578Twenty various sea multiplier reels, variousmakes and models including Intrepid Sea-Streak, Penn, et al, some in original cardboxes (20)£100-150

579A good collection of ABU baits, variousmodels and sizes and many in original boxesand packets along with various other baitsincluding pirks, spoons, plugs et al, variousmakers (Q)£100-150

580A Hardy Brass faced Perfect 3 ³⁄₄” salmonfly reel, ivorine handle, brass foot, strappedrim tension screw with Turk’s head lockingnut, check faulty, lacking drum locking screw,faceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade markand straight line logo, used condition, circa1900£200-300

581A Hardy Perfect 3 ¹⁄₈” trout fly reel, ebonitehandle, ribbed brass foot, rim tension screwand Mk.II check mechanism, light wear toenamel finish from normal use only, 1950’s£150-200

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582A Hardy Super Silex 3 ³⁄₄” bait casting reel,shallow cored drum with twin ebonitehandles, spring release latch and jewelledspindle bearing, ivorine rim mounted castingtrigger, rear quadrant weight indicator and rimtension screw, wear from normal use, 1930’s£150-200

583A Farlow 2 ¹⁄₄” brass and alloy trout fly reeland block leather case, brass winding platewith domed ivorine handle, bridge foot, triplenickel silver cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, rear plate script engravedmakers details, circa 1910£120-180

584An English wicker trout fisher’s creel ofpot bellied for, hinged cover with rectangularfish hole and leather strap and anothersimilar wicker creel (2)£70-100

585A Mitchell 315 fixed spool reel, in originalcard box. a Mitchell 207 in card box andseven other Mitchell fixed spool reels, variousmodels including; 486, 306, 301C, two 304’sand two 308’s (9)£100-150

586An ABU Ambassadeur 8000c multiplierreel, black finish, counter-balanced handle,rear optional check button, unusedcondition, an Abu Ambassadeur 7500C3multiplier reel, chromed finish and an ABUAmbassadeur 9000CL multiplier reel, blackfinish (3)£100-150

587A pair of ABU Ambassadeur 12 big gamemultiplier reels, each with graphite finish,counter-balanced handle and rear optionalcheck button and a pair of Abu Ambassadeur9000c multiplier reels, black finish, counter-balanced handles, optional check (4)£100-150

588A collection of miscellaneous tackleincluding various float and line winders,floats, Avon match scales, Salter brass 0-40lbs spring balance, a wicker and canvascreel, a box of ten pressed alloy reels andother items (Q)£70-100

589Fifteen various centre pin trotting reels,various makes and models including;Young’s Trudex, Allcock’s Flick’Em, Grice &Young Avon Royal Supreme et al (15)£90-130

590A very rare Hardy Perfect 3 ³⁄₄” silent checksalmon fly reel, ebonite handle, ribbed brassfoot, revolving nickel silver line guide, rimmounted nickel silver check adjuster andpatent silent check mechanism, drum withmilled retaining screw and faceplate stampedcircular logo, light wear from normal use only,circa 1930 (see illustration)£900-1300

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591A Hardy Silex Major 4” bait casting reel,twin ebonite handles, sprig drum latch,ribbed brass foot, rim mounted ivorinecasting trigger and rear quadrant weightindicator with milled nickel silver tensionadjusting nut, light wear only, 1920’s£140-180

592A very rare Malloch 4” multiplying alloyside casting reel, ivorine handle on shortbrass crank winding arm with spring lockingbar for alternating between direct drive andmultiplying retrieve, swivelling brass foot, withintegral line guide and latch lock, rimmounted optional check lever and reversiblespool, faceplate stamped oval logo, re-leaded sometime ago, a rarely seen model,1920’s (see illustration)£350-550

593A rare J.E. Miller Chippindale threadlinecasting reel with tournament spool, turnedebonite handle on off-set curved brass crankwinding arm, alloy foot with brass wire linepick-up, large capacity turned wooden drumwith central brass locking nut, backplatestamped make and model details, wear fromnormal use, circa 1910 (see illustration)£300-400

594A Hardy Super Silex 4” bait casting reel,shallow cored drum with twin ebonitehandles, spring release latch and jewelledspindle bearing, ivorine rim mounted castingtrigger, rear quadrant weight indicator andrim tension screw, backplate stamped makeand model details, wear to lead finish fromnormal use, 1930’s£150-200

595A fine and rare Coxon Aerial model4108A-T2 3 ¹⁄₂” centre pin reel, caged andfour spoked drum with ebonite flanges andtwin xylonite handles, walnut backplate withbrass starback foot and sliding optionalcheck button, calliper spring checkmechanism, reel is in overall very goodcondition, circa 1920 (see illustration)£600-900

596A scarce Hardy Altex No.2 second modelfixed spool reel, folding ebonite left hand windhandle, down-turned gear housing with largeinspection plate, full bail arm, ebonite spoolwith four point nickel silver tension adjuster,rear spool housing stamped Mark I and patentapplied for details, light wear only, in originalrexine case, circa 1933 (see illustration)£250-350

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597A Cummins English wicker trout creel ofrectangular stepped form, hinged lid withrectangular fish hole, lower section withfurther drop front panel, canvas and leatherstrap, 13 ¹⁄₂” wide, circa 1900 (seeillustration)£250-450

598A Bo Mohlin 3 ¹⁄₈” wide drummed anti-reverse trout/sea-trout fly reel, left handwind model with black/gold anodised finish,ebonite handle on serpentine cross-barwinding arm, mounted above a milledtension adjuster, perforated drum, bridgefoot, triple cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, in block leather case£200-300

599A Bo Mohlin 3 ¹⁄₄” wide drummed anti-reverse trout/sea-trout fly reel, left handwind model with black/gold anodised finish,ebonite handle on serpentine cross-barwinding arm, mounted above a milledtension adjuster, perforated drum, bridgefoot, triple cage pillars, fixed checkmechanism, in block leather case£220-280

600A fine Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 4/0direct drive salmon fly reel, ebonite andnickel silver construction with serpentinecrank handle set within an anti-foul rim,pierced alloy foot stamped model details,triple cage pillars (two double roller),faceplate with sliding disc optional checkbutton, rear spindle mounted seven pointgraduated tension adjuster, oil port coverstamped May ‘02 patent details, reel is inoverall excellent condition and in later block“D” leather case, circa 1920 (see illustration)£1200-1600

601A fine Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 6/0direct drive salmon fly reel, ebonite andnickel silver construction with serpentinecrank handle mounted above a seven pointmilled tension adjuster with arrow headindicator, pierced foot stamped modeldetails, quadruple cage pillars (two doubleroller), rear plate with milled sliding optionalcheck button and oil port cover stampedJan. ‘83 patent details, excellent overallcondition and in original block leather “D”case, circa 1895 (see illustration)£1000-1500

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602An early Loop Traditional prototype(?)salmon fly reel, black anodised finish, twincomposition handles, triform roller bearingswith central milled tension adjuster, no makername or model details, in Loop pouch£120-180

603A set of Three Hardy reproduction limitededition Brass Faced Perfect widedrummed trout fly reels, sizes 2 ⁵⁄₈”, 3” and3 ¹⁄₂”, numbered 043/250, each with ivorinehandle, brass foot, strapped tension screwand early calliper check mechanism, drumwith nickel silver retaining screw andfaceplate stamped Rod in Hand trade mark,enclosed oval and straight line logos, reelsare in new/unused condition and sold withthe original baized lined fitted leather caseand card box (see illustration)£800-1200

604Two Sharpe’s brass extending sea-troutgaffs/priests, hinged point covers, weightedhead, a Hardy chrome thermometer, aquantity of various pen knives by Victorinox,Leatherman et al and various other itemsincluding flies, fly boxes, salmon carriers andother items (Q)£100-150

605A scarce Typhoon square section canebig game rod, 6’9”, dark tan whippings,alloy screw grip reel fitting, leather for gripand detachable wooden butt section, 1950’s£80-120

606A Hardy “Itchen “ 3 piece (2 tips) canetrout fly rod, 9’6”, crimson inter-whipped,alloy screw grip reel fitting, suction joints,1939, in bag£120-160

607A Hardy “Dapping” 3 piece (2 tips) wholecane greenheart fly rod, 15’, greenwhippings, alloy Universal reel fitting, suctionjoints and a Hardy “Connoisseur” 3 piece 2tips cane salmon fly rod, 12’, crimson inter-whipped, alloy sliding screw grip reel fitting,1956, some re-whipping, in bags (2)£100-150

608A Hardy “No.4 Overhead” 2 piece canebait casting rod, 6’, crimson inter-whipped,alloy screw grip reel fitting, 1938 and threevarious Swedish crank handled cane baitcasting rods, each 5’6” long, no bags (4)£100-150

609An Orvis “Presentation” 2 piece carbontrout fly rod, 9’3”, #5, wooden reel seat,screw grip fitting in leather travel tube and anun-named 4 piece carbon trout fly rod, 9’4”,#7/8, screw grip reel fitting, in bag andleather travel tube (2)£90-130

609aNine various cane trout fly and spininmgrods, various sizes, models and makersincluding Arjon, Olsson, Sharpe’s et al, fourwithout bags (9)£100-150

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The following 13 lots were originallyoffered for sale in October 2004 byAngling Auctions as part of the F.M.Halford estate collection

610A fine Slater 4 ¹⁄₂” Combinations salmonfly/spinning reel, alloy back walnut drumwith twin ebonite handles and central brassspring drum release latch block engraved“E.S.H.” (Ernest S. Halford 1872-1931),brass annular line guide and starback footwith sliding optional check button, calliperspring check mechanism, excellentcondition, circa 1910 (see illustration)£160-240

611A matched reel to the above lot but withbrass drum release latch block engraved“C.F.H.” (Cecil F. Halford), excellent overallcondition, circa 1910£160-220

612A Dingley built Ogden Smith Exchequer4” salmon fly reel, ebonite handle, brassfoot, rim mounted tension screw and barspring check mechanism, floating ball race,interior stamped “D.4”, only very light use,circa 1930£130-180

613A good Hardy Uniqua 3 ⁵⁄₈” trout fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, nickelsilver horseshoe drum latch and fixed Mk.IIcheck mechanism, backplate stamped makeand model details and in original card box,lightly inscribed C.F. Halford, 1920’s£180-260

614A Malloch 4 ¹⁄₂” alloy side casting reel,domed horn handle, swivelling brass footwith integral line guide and sliding loc kingpin, rim mounted optional check button andreversible drum, drum latch faulty, light wearto finish only, circa 1905£100-150

615A fine Hardy Perfect 3 ³⁄₄” salmon fly reel,ebonite handle, ribbed brass foot, nickelsilver revolving line guide, rim tension screwand Mk.II check mechanism, drum withnickel silver retaining screw and faceplatestamped circular logo, only very light wear tolead finish and in Hardy Selvyt reel bag, circa1930 (see illustration)£350-550

616A Victorian brass extending salmon gaff,turned wooden handle, hinged point cover,lacking milled butt cap and a similar brasssalmon gaff, handle lacking, circa 1890 (2)£80-120

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617A black japanned rectangular lure cabinet,lid white painted “E.S.H.” and opening toreveal a cream painted interior fitted twocast/trace compartments to lid, lift-out tackletray and compartmentalised base, holding aselection of various baits, flights mounts byHardy’s et al, 9” x 4 ³⁄₄” x 3”, circa 1905£100-150

618A Hardy “J.J.H. Spinning” 2 piece canesalmon spinning rod, 10’ crimson inter-whipped, sliding alloy screw grip reel fittings(later replacement), studlock joint, 1934, in bag£100-150

619A scarce Eaton & Deller 3 piece (2 tips)whole cane and hickory coarse rod, 10’,black silk wraps, sliding brass reel fitting,suction joints, brass butt cap engravedmakers details, in bag£100-150

** This rod and the following lot were usedBy F.M. Halford to coarse fish the peatpits at Mottisfont on the River Test

620A matching rod to the previous lot, one tiponly, in bag£100-150

621A Hardy “Pennell” 3 piece (2 tips) steelcentred cane salmon fly rod, 14’6”,crimson inter-whipped, sliding alloy screwgrip reel fitting, lockfast joints, 1933, in bag£130-180

622A Hardy 2 piece cane trout fly rod, 9’6”,broad crimson inter-whippings, sliding brassreel fitting, reversible butt spear, lockfast joint,1906, with bag and bamboo tip tube£130-180

Other properties

623A Shimano Ultragra XSB 5500 fixed spoolreel and spare spool, little used and in cardbox, five various plastic boxes containingvarious lures, floats and other terminal tackle,a Shakespeare box seat and a Korumlightweight folding seat (Q)£70-100

624A teak fly dresser’s cabinet, fall front door,interior fitted various drawers and containinga selection of various materials, tools, tinselsand other items, a wicker coarse fisherman’stackle seat and carrier, hinged lid, two ovalbrass plaques relief decorated with a centralroach motif, 10 wide, an 8” Tufnell centre pinScarboro type sea centre reel, two smallNottingham reels and two alloy centre pinreels (Q)£80-120

625A Shimano Technicum Specialist “Bomb”2 piece (2 tips) carbon quiver tip rod, 11’,in cloth covered tube and bag, a Shimano“Speedmaster” carbon multi-tip ledger rod,8’9”, in cloth covered tube and bag and aShimano Super Ultegra Feeder carbonquiver tip rod, multi-tips, in bag, al in goodoverall condition (3)£100-150

626A Maver Moby Dick 10.8m carbon pole, inbag, four various carbon coarse rods byCarbon Active, Shakespeare and Drennan,in bags, an Apollo Taper Flash 12’ steel floatrod and two rod holdalls (8)£100-150

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627Three Abu 506 closed face reels,graphite/black finish ands five further ABUclosed faced reels; two 501’s, a 506M, 505and 507 (8)£90-130

628Twelve fixed spool reels, various makesand models including Daiwa, IntrepidShakespeare et al (12)£80-120

629Nine Penn fixed spool reels, black/goldanodised finish, various models including;722Z, 714Z, 710Z et al (9)£120-180

630A Dave Swallow 4 ¹⁄₂” centre pin trottingreel, black finish shallow cored drum withtwin composition handles and ventilatedfront flange, brass foot, rim mounted optionalcheck and bar spring check mechanism,unused condition and in original silk linedcard box (see illustration) £120-180

631A Hardy Longstone 6” sea centre pin reel,solid drum with reverse tapered ebonitehandles and milled nickel silver tensionscrew, Bickerdyke line guide, ribbed brassfoot (stancheon replaced) and rim mountedoptional check lever, back plate stampedmake and model details, 1930’s£90-130

632A pair of Allcock Record Breaker 4 ¹⁄₂”centre pin trotting reels, graphite finish,twin handles, rear optional check lever,another similar reel, black finish and sevenother centre pin reels, various makesincluding DAM, Giote, KP et al (10)£100-150

633Eleven Young & Sons reels including fourboxed examples, various models includingCondex, Gildex, Valdex et al (11)£120-160

634A fine Milward’s Nottingham frog back 6”sea centre pin reel, brass backedmahogany drum with twin bulbous treenhandles and brass three screw spring drumlatch, brass frog back foot, rear slidingoptional check lever, foot stancheonstamped makers details, very goodcondition, circa 1930 (see illustration) £140-180

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635A scarce Allcock Nottingham diamondback 6” sea centre pin reel, brass backedwalnut drum with ventilated front flange, twinbulbous cow horn handles and brass fourscrew spring latch, diamond back brass footand rear sliding optional check button, footstamped oval trade mark, 1903’s (seeillustration)£150-250

636A Milward’s Nottingham frog back 5” seacentre pin reel, brass backed walnut drumwith twin bulbous treen handles on ellipticalbrass plates, three screw spring releaselatch, brass frog back foot and rear optionalcheck button, foot stancheon stampedmakers name, 1920’s£130-180

637A Nottingham 6” walnut sea centre pinreel, brass backed drum with twin bulboushorn handles and brass wing locking nut,starback foot with sliding optional checkbutton, another 5 ¹⁄₂” Nottingham starbacksea centre pin reel and four various Scarborostyle wooden sea centre pin reels (6)£100-150

638Ten various sea multiplier reels, variousmakes and models including Daiwa, Penn,Ryobi et al (10)£80-120

639A set of eight Moscrop bronzed brasssalmon and trout fly reels in graduatingsizes 5 ¹⁄₄” – 2 ⁵⁄₈”, each reel with domed hornhandle, caged drum, patent “U” clip springrelease and raised thumb screw tensionadjuster, rear plate with applied central tradeplate, circa 1900 (8)£300-400

640A scarce Ogden Smith angler’s knife, fittedsix Sheffield stainless steel tools, nickel silvershackle and side plates stamped hook gaugeand inch measure to one side and makersdetails to other, 1940’s (see illustration)£200-300

641A Hardy Marquis 8/9 Multiplier trout flyreel, ebonite handle, alloy foot, rear tensionadjuster, a Hardy Viscount 150 Mk.II trout fly reel and five various other trout fly reels,various makers including Farlow’s, Hardy et al (7)£80-120

642Eleven various J.W. Young & Sons reels,five in original card boxes, various modelsincluding; Windex, Rapidex, Pridex et al (11)£80-120

643Twelve various Nottingham strap back centre pin reels, various sizes andmodels (12)£100-150

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644Fifteen various fixed spool reels, variousmakes and models including Abu Cardinal,Intrepid, Mitchell et al (15)£90-130

645Four various ABU Ambassadeur multiplierreels; 8500, 8000C, 9000 and 6000c, all withwear to finish from normal use but in useablecondition and two further DAM ChampionAmbassadeur style multiplier reels (6)£90-130

646A Pair of Reddington ML 11/12 salmon flyreels, each with counter-balanced handle,slotted drum, and rear spindle mountedtension adjuster, little used condition and inoriginal cloth pouches (2)£130-180

647A ditto lot£130-180

648A Reddington ML 11/12 salmon fly reelwith counter-balanced handle, slotted drum,and rear spindle mounted tension adjuster,little used condition and in original clothpouch (2)£80-120

649A scarce Paul H. Young “MM (MarthaMaria)” 2 piece cane trout fly rod, 7’6”, #5light tan silk wraps, sliding alloy reel fitting,suction, light use only in bag£600-900

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Commission Bids – Terms and Conditions

1.Commission bids will be executed as cheaply as any other bids or reserves allow, and are carriedout free of charge.

2.All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Notice and Conditions of Sale printed in the catalogue.

3.A maximum bid (exc. Premium and V.A.T.) should be indicated over “Buy” or unlimited bids will notbe accepted.

4.In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precedence.

5.Commission bids left by telephone should be confirmed by fax or in writing.

6.All commission bids are left entirely at the Buyer’s risk, and neither the Auctioneers, their agents orstaff will be responsible for any errors in the execution of bids howsoever caused.

7.Successful commission bidders will receive an invoice detailing purchases, and giving instructionsfor payment and collection of goods.


(a) The Auctioneers shall pay the Proceeds of Saleto the Vendor seven days after the date of saleif the Auctioneer has been paid the PurchasePrice in full by the Buyer.

(b) If by due date the Auctioneers have not receivedpayment in full from the Buyer the Proceeds ofSale will be paid seven days after full payment isreceived by the Auctioneer.

(c) In the event of a defaulting buyer the Auctioneerreserves the right to cancel the sale on any lot(s) purchase and to return title of goods to the vendor.

3. Warranty & Indemnity(a) The Vendor warrants to the Auctioneer and to

the Buyer that he is and will be able to transfergood and marketable title to the lot free from all liens and encumberances.

(b) The Vendor shall indemnify the Auctioneers,agents and the Buyer against all claims made orproceedings brought by persons entitled orpurporting to be entitled to the Lot and shall

reimburse the Auctioneers on demand for all payments, expenses, costs or any other lossor damage whatsoever made, incurred or suffered as a result of any breach by the Vendor of (a) above.

4. InsuranceNo insurance charge is made. Insurance of all Lots will bethe responsibility of the Vendor and the Auctioneer will notbe liable for any loss or damage howsoever caused.

5. Vendor's V.A.T. StatusThe Vendor shall give the Auctioneer all relevant informationas to his VAT status with regard to the Lot(s) to be soldwhich he warrants is and will be correct and upon whichthe Auctioneer shall be entitled to rely.

6. PhotographyThe Auctioneers reserve the right to photograph anyitem(s) for reproduction in catalogues or for publicitypurposes. There is a maximum charge of £30.00for blackand white and £150.00 for colour photographs (togetherwith any VAT chargeable thereon).

7. GeneralThe Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion as to the following:-

(a) Whether to offer any Lot for sale or not(b) The description of any Lot in the catalogue(c) The printed estimated price of any Lot in

the catalogue.

In these Conditions of sale the following words andexpressions shall have the following meaning:-

“The Auctioneers” Angling Auctions

“Hammer Price” the price at which the Lot isKnocked down to the Buyer.

“Lot” any item deposited withAngling Auctions with a viewto sale at auction, inparticular, the item or items

described against any lotnumber in the catalogue

“Proceeds of Sale” the net amount due to theVendor being the HammerPrice less commission andany other charges due aspublished in the aboveConditions of Sale

“Purchase Price” the Hammer Price plus anypremium. VAT chargeable andexpenses due from a defaultingBuyer under condition A6 (b)

“Unsold Lot” those Lots which fail to reachtheir reserve or attract a bidder

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Location:Chiswick Town Halls are convenietly located in Central West London within one mile of theM4 motorway and easy access of all other major motorways into London. The venue is locatedbeside Christ Church and Turnham Green (see map).

Underground:Chiswick Park and Turnham Green Underground Stations are located only a few minutes walkfrom the venue and are both regularly serviced by District Line trains.

Buses:Regular services along Chiswick High Road from Hammersmith Broadway Bus Terminal,Shepherds Bush Green Bus Terminal and Hounslow Bus Terminal.

Airports:Located within 10-15 minutes from Heathrow Airport, Regular trains from Gatwick Airport toVictoria Station ( District Line ). London City Airport. Arrangements can be made overseasclients to be collected by car from any of the above Airports

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