December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
3 - 3/4" Length. An exceedingly rare and historically important combo. The full story between the Detroit Bait Co, makers of the North Channel Minnow, and W. A. Abel’s Delevan Minnow has yet to be fully illuminated, but the nearly identical construction of both minnows leaves little question about a link between the two. This particular bait is found much less frequently than the North Channel, and this one is in phenomenal condition. Brass wired-through in both directions, Wizard-style tube props, and those signature glass eyes filled with gold flakes. Three sets of hand painted gills, and two belly weights still retaining most of their paint. Very few of these boxes have survived, and this example is solid all around and showing just a bit of water staining. It is believed that Abel sold the “Three Rivers” Minnow just after the turn of the century.
Item Dimensions: 3 - 3/4" Length.
