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Zipper display case (1958ish) filled with two dozen vintage fishing lures. Found a couple of months ago within the first minute of openimg of a church fundraiser garage sale. As I carried it every other person there expressed jealousy!
A true mantique!
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Fishing LuresFishing lures have been around about as long as prehistoric humans have con…
Great find!
Very nice!
I like you display case!
I have old fishing lures, did you see?
And just added too a display or like one metal case with drawers!!!
Wow, hadn't looked in on this in a while, thanks for the positive attention, you guys! :)
Great find.
Cool find!
Lucky ! Happy New Year!