Hardy Bros. Improved (1897) Line Drier Gary Howells Bronze wraps and burgundy tipping

Bronze wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check

All of the guide and ferrule wraps are sound without any cracks or chips

Alnwick England"

Two unusual features of this particular one also stand out

The cigar grip measures 5 7/8" with only light soiling

Hardy Bros. Improved (1897) Line Drier Gary Howells Bronze wraps and burgundy tippingFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. New Pattern Improved (1897) Line Drier. Brass construction. The handle, each of the four arms, and the C shaped base are stamped with a "2". The arms are ~ 5 inches long. The handle is 3 1 2" long. It weighs 34 oz. The handle grasp is made of bone or some type of wood. Excellent original condition as can be seen in the photos. Very rare item, especially fully intact and fully functional. A great display item for any