December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
4 - 1/2” Length. Having characteristics between a Type 3 and Type 4 Vampire as described in David Sawyer’s book The Heddon Vamp, this extremely rare special-order bait is the “long face” variety, with the connected forward L-Rig / middle lip tab, belly weight inserted behind the middle hook, and having a “short drop” rear hanger. All of this points to a production date of around 1923. Only a few Vampires are known in this color, this example grading Excellent Minus with age lines, clear glass eyes, and better than average hardware.
Condition: (Excellent-)
Item Dimensions: 4 - 1/2" Length.