Fishing lure
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Aluminium, Lead, Steel
Measurements
125 mm (Length)
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 902893
Summary
One of a set of 5 fishing lures with lead propeller fin heads with swivel at tip, aluminium body and tail fin. All brightly painted and originally fitted with a hook, just below the head and another at the base of the tail fin; Fishing Lure - intact with 2 triple hooks attached.
Provenance
These items form part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. They were transferred to the National Trust in 2008.
Marks and inscriptions
W B (on prop fin)