October 24th 2015 Antique Fishing Tackle
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2015
Very scarce size of the Musky Water Nymph, marked Chapman & Son, Theresa, NY on one wing and PAT AP'D FOR on the other. This 5" (body only) 1870s era musky bait is fully rigged, including side hooks and trace leader with Chapman swivel. Condition is about very good/very good+ having pitting and rusting, but appearing to retain quite a bit of its original finish. The Musky Water Nymph is, by far, the rarest size of the 3 catalogued sizes.