RARE – HARDY 3 1/8″ “THE PERFECT” TROUT FLY REEL (SIR ERIC NORMAN SPENCER CRANKSHAW)

RARE – HARDY 3 1/8″ “THE PERFECT” TROUT FLY REEL (SIR ERIC NORMAN SPENCER CRANKSHAW)

£745.00

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Description

Of Historical Importance – Sir Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw (1885-1966) Right hand man to Sir Winston Churchill – complete with a hand written note and another letter to Crankshaw “Crankie” from Frances Stevenson (Lloyd George’s mistress) referring to Sir Auckland Geddes and written on 10 Downing Street embossed note-paper.

REEL: is in very good original condition and complete with a ribbed brass foot, smoke grey agate line guide (with no cracks or chips) ebonite handle and ventilated spool.

CASE: is also in very good condition and complete with the leather around the buckle.