Museum Archive: Vintage Guarantee Mfg Chicago Smoothie Spoon & Bottle Opener Guaranteed Mfg, 3/4oz nickel fishing spoon #20555
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| Product Code (SKU) | 20555 |
| Brand | Guarantee Mfg Chicago |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 3/4 oz (21 g) |
| Length | 3" (7.5 cm) |
| Color | nickel |
| Type | rarity |
Nickel plating covers the 3" (7.5cm) frame of this dual-purpose rarity from Guarantee Mfg Chicago. Tipping the scales at 3/4oz (21g), the solid metal body features a functional bottle opener cutout, a characteristic design element of the era. The stamped text "SMOOTHIE PAT. PEND." remains sharp near the tail, identifying this piece for collectors. A single stout hook is anchored by a central screw and protected by twin wire weed guards. Assigned product code 20555, the lure presents in a well-preserved 4/5 condition, retaining a bright metallic surface. The reverse side reveals the mounting hardware and the hole intended for line attachment, showcasing the industrial aesthetic typical of Chicago’s vintage tackle manufacturers.
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