Early Miller's Surface Bait

Made by W.H. Miller of the Union Springs Specialty Co., Union Springs, New York. This early teens bait pre-dates the Miller's Reversible Minnow, constructed of a wide wooden body, 4" in length, screw eye rigging and finished in yellow with gold hand painted spots. Purchased from the maker's son many years ago, along with the other Miller's lures offered in this auction, this important bait also exhibits areas of uneven varnish and finish, possibly missing a front hook, and has similar wear/soiling from decades of storage in Miller's tackle box. A historically significant NY lure - believed to be one-of-a-kind.