Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Norman Little Scooper, 1/4oz Gold fishing lure #10214

Gold plating with a distinct cross-hatched texture covers the sides of this vintage Bill Norman Little Scooper, an early production find from the Norman company. Weighing 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 2" (5cm), the floating body is finished with a dark back and bright yellow eyes. This USA-made lure is designed to reach depths of 8ft (2.4 m) when utilized for casting or trolling. The condition of this particular specimen is rated 4/5, showing some light surface wear on the metallic finish that speaks to its history without affecting its form. Identified by product code 10214, it features its original hardware, including two belly-mounted treble hooks and the characteristic oversized diving lip that defines the Scooper series.