Trory Minnow Vintage Lure Magnet

Trory Minnow

Date: c. 1899

Length: 3.5 in.

Hooks: 3 trebles

Notes: Thought to have been based on an earlier design by Samuel H. Friend, who produced the Pardee Minnow with his brother-in-law Fred Pardee. This rare minnow features twisted wire-through hook hangers, square propellers, and yellow glass eyes.

Value: $2500-$3000

Jackeline Covelli, Morristown