December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
3 - 3/4" Length. A simply amazing combo dating to c. 1907-09, included is a very rare high forehead five hook underwater minnow along with its correct, equally rare maroon / white extended label picture box. The box is marked “No. 1611 Size No. 2 Five Hooks Red Back White Belly” both on top and on the one end. The minnow is an incredible specimen; aside from a few specks of verdigris on the front left hook, the hardware is pristine. This bait has sparkling A-style props and wire clip side hangers. Its body is vibrant red on top, fading to orange, then yellow, with a whitish belly. Perfect glass eyes, three sets of thin hand painted gills, and almost no age cracks with only a thin paint sliver missing from the belly weight. It would be nearly impossible to upgrade this combo.
Item Dimensions: 3 - 3/4" Length.