December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
A massive 7 - 3/4” long and not found in any standard catalog by Heddon, this was only offered by VL&A as the Dowagiac Mascallonge Minnow. The bait was only pictured for one year in VL&A’s 1917 catalog, and the fisherman could order the 7000 in Green Crackleback or the 7001 in Rainbow. The example shown here is a very special lure in an uncatalogued special-order color. Brilliant red fading to purple along the back, clearly a unique color no doubt conjured up for unique fishing conditions. This King of Heddon Minnows grades an uncleaned Excellent Minus. Precious few 747s are known to exist and this is among the finest condition examples in what is certainly one of the most coveted colors.
Condition: (Excellent-)
Item Dimensions: 7 - 3/4" length.