EARLY HEDDON DECOY ICE MINNOW IN BAR PERCH
Starting in 1914, Heddon began stamping the name on the decoy wings, and the carved tail only lasted until 1919, so this bait was made in that 5-year window. This example is clean with bright hardware but it does have agelines so the grade is between Very Good Plus and Excellent Minus. The eyes are clear & solid and the bellyweights are just about completely covered. The nice Downleaping Bass box is at least Very Good Plus, and there are code stamps at both ends but they are difficult to make out. 5" Lure Dimensions: Box: 5 - 3/4" x 2 - 1/4" x 1 - 1/4".
Starting in 1914, Heddon began stamping the name on the decoy wings, and the carved tail only lasted until 1919, so this bait was made in that 5-year window. This example is clean with bright hardware but it does have agelines so the grade is between Very Good Plus and Excellent Minus. The eyes are clear & solid and the bellyweights are just about completely covered. The nice Downleaping Bass box is at least Very Good Plus, and there are code stamps at both ends but they are difficult to make out. 5" Lure Dimensions: Box: 5 - 3/4" x 2 - 1/4" x 1 - 1/4".
