CIRCA 1904 BOXED HEDDON MINNOW IN WHITE

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2025

3 - 5/8” length. According to Lyons’ book, the 150 Dowagiac Minnow was introduced in 1904 in just one catalogued color, Fancy Back, making this All-White example a special order. It is in stunning condition, and it may never have even seen water. The all-brass hardware is very clean, including the unstamped props and original hooks. Both white iris glass eyes are flawless and all the belly weights are still under paint. The 120-year-old paint still looks factory fresh and it confidently grades solid Excellent. This great bait lives in this correct-era, Type II wooden slide-top box. It is marked with “NEW”, has the thumb notch, and appears to have the thicker wooden panels. It is unmarked for model or color on the ends, and the lid, although somewhat darkened, is still completely readable. The box grades Excellent Minus, and along with the lure, makes one of the finest early 150 combos in existence.

Item Dimensions: 3 - 5/8" length.