Museum Archive: Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Wobbler, 3/4oz Gold fishing spoon #4705

Tipping the scales at 3/4oz (23g), this gold-plated brass casting spoon represents a classic piece of mid-century American tackle craftsmanship. Measuring 3" (7.5cm) in length, the spoon’s most striking feature is the pair of deep blue faceted glass beads securely wired into the body, designed to capture and refract light in a way that modern plastic lures simply cannot replicate. The concave side of the lure is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's details, identifying it as a NO. 2 Wobbler Casting Spoon from the Horrocks-Ibbotson Co. of Utica, N.Y. It retains a bright, mirror-like gold finish throughout, appearing in excellent 5/5 condition with no signs of use on the polished surface. The hardware consists of a robust treble hook attached via a split ring, with an additional split ring at the line-tie end for secure rigging. This specific model, cataloged under product code 4705, showcases the heavy-gauge construction typical of vintage Utica production, intended for targeting larger freshwater predators during long-distance casting sessions. The blue accents provide a distinct visual contrast against the highly reflective gold body.