Fishing lure
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Aluminium, Lead
Measurements
114 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 902893.5
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 - with both triple hooks detached.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 2008.
Marks and inscriptions
W B (on prop fin)