Rare Hardy rod fully restored

[Paul F]

Just finished restoring this rare one.

Hardy FWK Wallis "Perfect" No1 Nottingham rod
Serial No C7819 dates to 1920
10ft in three pieces, while bamboo butt and middle, "Palakona" split-bamboo top.
Universal reel fittings, and lovely wooden button.

I managed to locate a set of nickel silver special upright rings, clear agate butt & tip ring as would have been on the original rod (the last 2 photos, show these rings), it is varnished in Mylands No8 semi gloss which gives it a nice flat finish.

This is the oldest rod in my collection.

[Bobby Marlene]

Very nice! Bobby

[Nigel Rainton]

Nice rings, I've never seen any like that before :-)

[Rutland Rod]

Nice rings, I've never seen any like that before :-)

The rings look like a 'squashed ' type of snake fly rod ring, and the rod looks great, let us know how it performs on the bank.
Tight lines
Dave

[Paul D]

you've made a stunning job of that Paul, very nice , love the green

[Paul F]

you've made a stunning job of that Paul, very nice , love the green

Thanks Paul, it is Pipers Grass Green, I really like that shade.

[Wagtail]

I hope to look that good at nearly 100 years old (too late already )

[Crucian]

What a delightful rod, well done Paul

[Chavender]

lovely work paul

[Mick]

Well done Paul, lovely job!