December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
5 - 3/8” length. First appearing in 1909, these huge trolling minnows were sturdily built to live a hard life. In large part, this combo has escaped the heavy wear and toothmarks normally associated with such baits, and this 5 3/8-inch bait is among the finest preserved Heddon 700s known. Very tight varnish age lines with minor scattered varnish flakes, the underlying paint is in incredible condition. Considered to be one of Heddon’s most beautiful paint patterns, the sienna crackle is tight, giving way to broad red perch “bars” down the sides. 3 sets of hand painted gill marks and pristine glass eyes. Super clean hardware is all original with 5 massive, factory installed hooks. All 4 belly weights retain all of their original paint. The oversized, introductory box is just as impressive, and it is solid along all edges, and miraculously, absent of the water staining found on the majority of antique boxes. Printed with the matching color and model number, this boxed combo is one of the more extraordinary pieces of fishing history to come to auction.
Item Dimensions: 5 - 3/8" length.