Rare Hardy Fishing Priest With Two Royal Badges

A particularly interesting and decorative Hardy fishing priest, featuring a traditional solid oak handle and two distinctive royal badges: the Royal Coat of Arms and the Prince of Wales’s Feathers.

The combination of the substantial oak handle and royal decoration makes this an unusual and highly collectable piece of traditional British angling equipment. It would appeal to collectors of Hardy fishing tackle, antique sporting equipment, British royal memorabilia and historic angling pieces.

The priest has a wonderful period character, with the oak handle providing an attractive traditional finish. The royal badges add considerable visual interest and distinguish this from a standard fishing priest.

Features:

• Hardy fishing priest
• Traditional oak handle
• Royal Coat of Arms badge
• Prince of Wales’s Feathers badge
• Antique/period British fishing tackle
• Highly decorative collector's piece
• Suitable for display or a specialist fishing collection

Condition: Please study the photographs carefully for condition, age-related marks, wear and patina. These should be regarded as part of the item's character and history.