A quality beautifully made 2 piece vintage split cane 1937 Hardy rod with its original Hardy bag. It measures 8ft 4 inches from the base of the handle to the tip.

It is in very good condition, please look carefully at all photos and closeups for details of its condition. It is stamped at the base of the handle, not only with the Hardy stamp but also with E92456 which dates it to around 1937, ( see screenshot from Google) which fits in - as it belonged to my partner’s grandfather, who died in the 1960s.

The bottom half of the rod has an oval shaped “stopper” which fits neatly into the end when the top half of the rod is not attached.

Above the cork handle, handwritten under the varnished split cane is “The Marksman Palakona Regd Trade Mark”.

The original Hardy bag is showing signs of its age in the form of fading and slight stains on it.

It will be sent with plenty of layers of bubble wrap and cardboard to protect it.