A very nice Hardy Brass Faced Perfect Fly Reel, 3 3/4" diameter with the 1896 check. Excellent condition throughout with normal cosmetic wear for a reel of its age. This reel has a brass integrated foot, and there is one small chip in one foot corner, though it is small and should not impact the reel's function at all. Otherwise it is free of any major dings, cracks, or other issues. The brass winding plate carries a fine patina and sports the excellent rod-in-hand logo. The patina is similarly good on the frame with the small exception that the edge closest to the spool has some loss (very typical). The integrated brass foot measures approximately 3 11/16" in length. The reel is nice and tight with just the tiniest hint of play (almost imperceptible). The check is nice and smooth with a loud pleasing click. The ivorine handle spins freely and it has the handsome turks head drag adjuster. A very fine example of a brass face perfect!