Heddon’s Dowagiac Green Fancy Back Minnow 150, Antique And Rare
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18498654 | Brand: Heddon |
Heddon’s Dowagiac Green Fancy Back Minnow 150, Antique Very Good/ Excellent Shape: Very old and while it is in great shape there are minor signs of age.Please refer to photos for best representation showing signs of age. Color: Green and whiteBody: Great Shape, ( want to say excellent but you review pictures and judge) minor varnish flakes on belly, no chips. Minor hook pointer on the top front see picture.Eyes: Glass, clear and perfect shape.Treb Hooks: Perfect ...shape, clean and places into rubber tube for protection Hardware: Toilet Seat mount (do to 2 piece shape) and used around c1923Props: Are not marked, ; prior to c1920 read belowBox: Not the “Henry got Em” Box for era, but correct minnow box; also prior c1920 read below The Below: For the “0” Fancy Back Heddon Minnow 150 to have different era hardware is possible. During manufacturing the minnow’s transition occurred several times, with this included the adding of a stamp on the props, newer hardware types, and box design/ image changes. I believe this lure represents 2 transitions, both the prop and the hook hardware. Dudley Murphy in his book “Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Identification and Value Guide to Most collectible Antique Fishing Lures”, and Richard L Streater in his book, “The Fishing Lure Collector’s Bible” mention this as does antique lures dot com. So, I am going to say with a fare amount of confidence that this lure and box are a rare find and correct together.
Will make a great holiday gift to someone's collection. Refer to photos for best representation. At one point owner wrote last name on box, which makes sense as a lure was an investment for providing free food at one point in a great Country's history.
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Will make a great holiday gift to someone's collection. Refer to photos for best representation. At one point owner wrote last name on box, which makes sense as a lure was an investment for providing free food at one point in a great Country's history.
No International Shipping.
Cheers and Enjoy.
