Up for auction are 5 x genuine 1 1/2 inch Baltic Minnows by Bernard Szhot, Australia 1960s. These are true collectors items or if you want to use them they have a very good track record with trout and redfin. The lures feature cast lead body and clear plastic resin outer shell (bakelite resin) The lead cast would have been hot aluminum dipped and hand-painted prior to being covered by bakelite resin. - 5 x 40mm (1 3/4 inch) 15gCondition: For their age and the type of manufacturing, the... lures are in fairly good condition. However please pay attention to the pictures as the resin does show some cracking in the tail area of a couple of the minnows.