Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel 2 Weight Many of the silks have

Many of the silks have been re-wrapped and there has been a varnish overcoat applied at some time in its life

The butt female has a 1950's style ferrule plug but the one for the mid female is missing (I can make you one for a small additional charge)

Gold and copper tipping at the winding check

The upper ring has lost much of its bluing and the bottom band and butt-cap show wear

Includes the original bag and tube

Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel 2 Weight Many of the silks haveFor sale here is a very nice 2 1 2 Jardine patent brass and ebonite platewind trout fly reel from the late 1800s. The reel features a perforated winding plate, caged drum (Heaton patent), horn handle that spins freely, German silver rims, perforated bridge foot, triple cage pillars and fixed check mechanism. Excellent plus overall condition. The clicker sounds and works flawlessly and there's absolutely no rub while winding. This is a great fishing