October 24th 2015 Antique Fishing Tackle
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2015
Original Frank Miller musky minnow, finished in blended green back/white belly with red hand painted gill marks, 4 internal belly weights, and hand painted black tack eyes. This 5" minnow also features hand formed and painted props, never fail style hook hangers and unique hand made tied side treble hooks. Dating to approximately 1912, Miller was reportedly a sign painter from Ohio. Condition shows significant age crazing and 2 large chips to wood along each side of the belly.