Thread: antique lures/collectible lures

Does anyone here know much about antique lures? I recently came across a few and need some help determining rarity, value, collectiblity, etc.

I believe three are Heddon Dowagiac 150s, and one is an "original heddon wood basser"
Any information on time frame, possible rarity, value, anything of the like would be appreciated. I will attach 4 pictures of each lure to help.
Sorry for such a picture heavy post but I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out.
Thanks in advance,
Chris


http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/dc...?sort=3&page=1

album of pictures of the lures above^^^

any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

Like anything else, their value depends on condition, with or w/o original box etc. and what it's worth to an individual collector who doesn't yet have it in his collection. Your best bet is to check values on line to see what they're selling for. Of course this will be ball park since eBay deals with an international customer base. As a general rule of thumb, wooden lures are usually older and more rare so, more valuable. Additionally if they have glass eyes, even more, but there are always exceptions too. Good luck.
fshntime

Chris,

I used to be somewhat of a hardcore collector.
Heddon is one of the very best names to collect. But condition is EVERYTHING when you want to talk value. Here is a good site to learn more:

Antique Fishing Lure the Heddon Underwater 150

As you will see by looking at the hook hardware, the oldest is the second one in the pics. The one in the best shape is the third but it is more recent.
If you still have them when I return to G.S. in Sept. I would be happy to look at them if you want.
Send me a PM with your phone number.

Dan