Farlow 4 1/2" Brass Face Perfect "Ballbearing" fly reel 11' It is well worn and

It is well worn and some of the stitching has been repaired as can be seen in the photos

darkly blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a beautifully figured

The handle doesn't look like most Dingley handles but the backside of the winding plate doesn't look unoriginal or messed with and the cup appears original as well

cap and ring reel seat over a stunning wood spacer

Based on which mid-section is used

Farlow 4 1/2" Brass Face Perfect "Ballbearing" fly reel 11' It is well worn andFor sale here is a very rare reel not often seen for sale a brass face 4 1 2 inch Farlow Perfect "Ballbearing" fly reel. The reel has been repaired. I can send the details of the repair (with photos of before and after) upon request. The reel is now ready to catch large salmon again. Condition is excellent restored. Super tight reel. strong check and LOTS of capacity. And it's hard to beat the looks of it as well.