Fishing Lure Collection 2024-12-09 Auction - 622 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 9
HEDDON SPECIAL ORDER 1309 FIVE-HOOK BLACK SUCKERBEYOND RARE HEDDON 747 IN BLENDED RED & PURPLEONE OF THE 8 JAMES HEDDON HAND-CARVED FROGS
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Denver, PA, United States
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HEDDON 152 DOWAGIAC MINNOW WITH RED CHEEKS IN BOX: 3 - 3/4” length. Very unusual solid white with bright red blushing cheeks and 3 sets of hand painted gill marks. Lure has very tight varnish crazing but is otherwise in outstanding condition
1193: HEDDON 152 DOWAGIAC MINNOW WITH RED CHEEKS IN BOXEst. $2,500-$3,500
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FOUR SALTWATER RIGGED C8500 HEDDON BASSERS: Each: 4” length. Starting with the C8509L in Perch Scale grading solid Excellent, it has perfect glass eyes and oversized L-Rig hangers. Next is an uncatalogued 8509JRH in Red Head, Frog Scale
1195: FOUR SALTWATER RIGGED C8500 HEDDON BASSERSEst. $2,000-$3,500
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HEDDON 1809D SPECIAL FLIPPER IN BOX: An extraordinary pairing, the Flipper being extra-thick and fully 4” long, this bait was made special for bigger fish. With clear glass eyes and just a few pointers and lines, the lure itself
1196: HEDDON 1809D SPECIAL FLIPPER IN BOXEst. $2,000-$5,000
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HEDDON 7509K VAMP IN GOLDFISH: 4 - 1/2” Length A fantastic example in an uncatalogued color, the paint is Excellent with just a couple age lines. The glass eyes are solid and the hardware is all original with a bit of
1198: HEDDON 7509K VAMP IN GOLDFISHEst. $1,500-$2,000
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HEDDON VAMP 7509BB MEADOW FROG SPECIAL: 4" Length. This color is quite scarce on the later surface rigged mid-century Vamps, but it is extremely rare on this c. 1920s L-rigged Vamp. Yellowish / bone base coat with black Frog Spots make for
1199: HEDDON VAMP 7509BB MEADOW FROG SPECIALEst. $1,000-$1,500
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HEDDON 4-POINT ICE DECOY IN WHITE WITH RED EYES: Measuring 5 - 1/4” long, this rare classic has solid amber glass eyes and the inchworm-style line tie. It grades Excellent Minus with clean, marked fins and completely intact belly paint.
1201: HEDDON 4-POINT ICE DECOY IN WHITE WITH RED EYESEst. $1,000-$2,000
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HEDDON 7509PLB BLUE PEARL VAMP IN BOX: 4 - 1/2” Length. Absolutely a stunning color on this c. late 1930s to early 1940s Vamp, with iridescent pearl colored body and visually appealing pink and blue spots. Housed in its correct
1202: HEDDON 7509PLB BLUE PEARL VAMP IN BOXEst. $1,000-$1,500
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EXTREMELY NICE HEDDON 6509J ZARAGOSSA IN FROG SCALE: 4” Length. In one of Heddon’s most popularly collected finishes, this example in Frog Scale ranks among the best preserved you’ll ever find. Solid Excellent condition, clear glass
1203: EXTREMELY NICE HEDDON 6509J ZARAGOSSA IN FROG SCALEEst. $1,000-$1,500
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HEDDON 309P SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOW IN SHINER SCALE: 3 - 3/4” length. An amazing minnow in stellar condition coming in an uncatalogued color. Minty hardware, perfect glass eyes, and a lipstick glossy finish, it would be impossible to ever upgrade
1204: HEDDON 309P SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOW IN SHINER SCALEEst. $1,000-$2,000
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HEDDON 300 SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOW IN CARNIVAL SPOTTED: 3 - 3/4” length. Even though this c. 1940 lure is pictured in the catalog with two hooks, the line “Regularly furnished with 3 Trebles” was added to explain this new configuration.
1205: HEDDON 300 SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOW IN CARNIVAL SPOTTEDEst. $1,000-$1,750
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HEDDON 129X BABY TORPEDO IN BLUE SCALE: 3 - 3/8” length. A catalogued color only from 1926 through 1929, this particular example has the red chin blush which isn’t always found on Heddon Blue Scale baits. Condition is
1207: HEDDON 129X BABY TORPEDO IN BLUE SCALEEst. $1,000-$1,250
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HEDDON HIGH FOREHEAD 302 SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOW: 3 - 3/4" Length. In rare White with correctly marked circa 1905 wood box, this exceptional combo is very early and in super condition. The minnow grades about Excellent- with light agelines and some
1208: HEDDON HIGH FOREHEAD 302 SURFACE DOWAGIAC MINNOWEst. $1,500-$3,000
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HEDDON KF9759YBS KINGFISH VAMP SPOOK IN BUMBLE BEE: 4 - 1/2” Length An early “Spook” (plastic) saltwater bait marketed by Heddon around 1934. The Kingfish version shown here has an angled metal sleeve in the middle of the bait to
1209: HEDDON KF9759YBS KINGFISH VAMP SPOOK IN BUMBLE BEEEst. $750-$1,000
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THREE HEDDON 7500 VAMPS: Each: 4 - 1/2" Length. The top bait is an uncatalogued 7509 White Body Silver Specks example with L-Rig Hook hangers and perfect glass eyes. This bait grades solid Excellent. The middle bait is a
1213: THREE HEDDON 7500 VAMPSEst. $600-$1,000
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HEDDON 7309H JOINTED VAMP IN RED SCALE: 4 - 1/2” Length. In Good Plus to Very Good Minus condition, with a hairline in the left eye, and clean hardware. Red Scale is not a cataloged color for this L-Rig lure.
1214: HEDDON 7309H JOINTED VAMP IN RED SCALEEst. $500-$700
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HEDDON 5000 TADPOLLY IN PEARL WITH A RARE BOX: 3 - 3/4” length. Extremely rare uncatalogued color on a 5000 Tadpolly. The bait grades Very Good Plus, with a blemish on the left eye and a little bit of chipping to the paint. Also included is
1215: HEDDON 5000 TADPOLLY IN PEARL WITH A RARE BOXEst. $500-$1,000
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HEDDON 8500 BASSER IN GREEN CRACKLEBACK: 4” Length. Coming in an uncatalogued color, this particular example is unusual in that the crackle pattern extends well below the mid-point of the bait.
1216: HEDDON 8500 BASSER IN GREEN CRACKLEBACKEst. $400-$700