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The Haskell Minnow Lure
The Haskell Minnow Lure
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Description
Created by gunsmith Riley Haskell of Plainesville, Ohio. This exceptionally rare lure is comprised of silver over copper, with embossed scale detail and signature free-rotating tail. Stamped "R. Haskell Pat'd Sept 20, 1859" on body. The Haskell Minnow is the first American lure to be realistically fish shaped, and is the first animated lure with its rotating tail. Lure: 4-5/8" long. Total length: 6-1/8".
Condition
With later-added wire wrapped feathers on tail. Also older wire leader. As-found condition.
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The Haskell Minnow Lure

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
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Starting Price $4,000
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