🎣 A true old-timer's tackle box - wood, paint, history, and teeth.
This is a single curated lot of antique and early vintage wooden fishing lures, spanning roughly the 1930s-1950s, featuring identified Heddon classics, early Jitterbug, Eagle Claw ephemera, and multiple hand-painted wood minnows with glass eyes and honest river wear.
These are the real deal - wood bodies, stamped names, hand-applied finishes, and original paper packaging. Exactly the kind of mixed lot collectors hunt for: some clearly marked, some mysterious, all with character.
Whether you're a serious lure collector, a display decorator, or someone who appreciates old-school craftsmanship, this set tells a story modern plastic never could.
What's Included
Heddon Pike Minnow (stamped)
Heddon River Runt Spook Floater (jointed, stamped)
Early Jitterbug (boxed)
Strike Master Pike & Bass Spinner (carded)
Wright & McGill Eagle Claw packaging
Multiple antique wooden minnows (some unbranded)
Metal hook/leader holder
Wooden storage/display box
Sold as ONE complete lot - not splitting.
Materials
Wood, metal hooks, glass eyes, paper ephemera
Date of Manufacture
Circa 1930s-1950s (mixed lot)
Country of Origin
Primarily United States
Condition Statement
Good antique condition overall with expected paint loss, patina, oxidation, and wear from age and use. No modern reproductions observed. Packaging shows age wear. Please review photos closely - condition is part of the appeal.
Fun Fact
Before plastic baits took over, every lure like these was painted, weighted, and tested by hand - which is why no two ever age the same.
Shipping & Handling
Packaged securely with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. No returns unless not as described/pictured.
