The top price was achieved with a rare Hardy Reel that sold for£4,550. Says auctioneer John Mullock: “This was a HardyCascapedia 3/0 durallum-multiplying reel, made to 3.75″ diameter, itwas the last model to be introduced in 1937.”
Reels commanded strong prices throughout the 700-lot auction, heldin the Midlands last month, with a rare Hardy all brass “perfect”25/8″ wide drum, known as the Houghton, exceeding the guide price,selling at £2,700. A rare Fishing Gazette, 4.5” Brass Winch reelsold for £920, while a Hardy first model Bougle achieved£1,350 and a Hardy all brass perfect 3.75 Salmon Reel withspecial perforated aluminium drum sold for £1,600.
An exceptional P.D. Malloch plaster cast of a Tay Salmon, whichwas finely hand painted and mounted in mahogany and glass sold for£3,400. Says John: “Between commission bids, some of which werefrom overseas, and plenty of activity in the auction room on the dayit was an exceptionally good sale with many items exceeding guideprices.”
A tackle case and photograph expected to sell for£150-£200 pocketed £360, while a ceramic Royal DoultonBone China egg cup decorated with three fishing figures expected tofetch £55 boiled up to £250.
Entries for the next antique and modern fishing auction close onApril 30, the auction is to take place on June 30. More details ofMullock Madeley auctions can be found on their websitewww.mullockmadeley.co.uk or by calling 01694 771771
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