December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
4" Length. Incredibly rare by any measure, this example with the stockier body and thicker tail dates to about 1903 - 1904. Later versions of this five-hook model were a bit slimmer and the Trory was discontinued about 1906. This 4” lure debuted a little over a year after E.F. Pflueger passed away and Charles T. Pflueger took the reins of the company. The arrival of this new style Trory Minnow happened concurrently with the phase-out of the old three-hook model. The 1903 version still retains the squared Trory style props, but now features twisted wire hangers as opposed to the earlier through-body wrapped wire hook assembly. The condition of the minnow is at least Good Plus, possibly slightly higher. The yellow glass eyes are both solid. The accompanying box is completely unmarked and in Good or better condition, with a small tear on one side panel. About half a dozen examples are known in collections, despite them being produced for about five years.
Item Dimensions: 4" length.