Bids : 25
Winning Bid :US$ 1,009.99
Description:
This auction is for a Heddon Dowagiac Vamp Lure. Every now and then I get a lure sent to me on consignment that makes me sit back and say WOW. This is one of those lures. I hold and touch a lot of lures and I can tell you folks ones like these are few and fare between.
Ive taken enough pics at different angles for you to get the point that this wooden, series 7500, glass eyed lure is a gem. Lure comes in one of the most sought after Heddon colors, Gold Fish.
Lure has L Rig hardware and correct lateral stencil. Lure condition is super nice as shown. Please view all the pictures. This would make a nice addition to any vintage or antique lure collection.
James Heddon and Sons Antique Lure Makers 1902 - Current/EBSCO
Much can be said as to how Heddon the giant fishing lure company survived, adapted, and changed the fishing lure industry forever.
In essence James Heddon a humble man who was initially a Bee Keeper living in Dowagiac Michigan, whose roots were in England had an idea and executed a plan in an industry which was ripe for change.
Though James Heddon alone was not solely responsible for the success of his antique lure empire by any means.
With the help and leadership of his sons William and Charles who was a sales mastermind. Heddon and Sons along with great inventors on the staff such as William Stolley, Heddon would revolutionize the fishing tackle industry, and certainly our hobby of collecting old and antique fishing lures forever.
Comment:
This Heddon lure will be a great find for the new collector. With its rear find the bid finalized it true value. 5 to 10 years down the road it will value more.
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