Museum Archive: Vintage Harrison Industries Baby Bat, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #5282

Stamped with the word "Baby" and a stylized "B" on the underside of its wings, this mid-century metal lure by Harrison Industries is a masterclass in eccentric tackle design. The 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) body features a bright Nickel finish, meticulously shaped into a bat-like silhouette with a prominent vertical stabilizer fin running down the center spine. Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), this USA-made specimen, known as product code 5282, provides significant density for its compact size. It is presented in 4/5 condition, showing a bright, clean surface that highlights the original manufacturing details and crisp engravings. The rigging consists of a sturdy, open-gap double hook attached via a split ring at the tail end of the lure.