Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Silver Shiner Minnow Plastic Spoon (Japan), 1/4oz fishing spoon #21219

Amber-tinted translucent plastic encases a realistic silver minnow foil insert on this Herter's Silver Shiner Minnow Plastic Spoon. Originating from Japan, this model 21219 weighs 1/4 oz (7 g) and measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length. The internal baitfish profile displays a fine scale texture, a red accent mark at the head, and a prominent black eye, all preserved within the hard plastic body. Brass-toned grommets are seated at both ends to protect the plastic from the tension of the line and the hardware of the treble hook. Rated at 5/5 condition, the lure is clean and looks nearly as sharp as it did when it left the factory. This hybrid design combines the silhouette of a minnow with the traditional profile of a spoon, reflecting the experimental catalog offerings Herter's was famous for during the mid-20th century.