Museum Archive: Prescott Spinner Little Doctor 265, 1/3oz gold fishing spoon #18500

Tipping the scales at 1/3 oz (10 g), the Little Doctor 265 represents a storied piece of American angling history from the Prescott Spinner Co., which operated as a division of the legendary Fred Arbogast Co. out of Akron, Ohio. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, this specimen features a polished gold finish that remains vibrant behind its original blister packaging. Identified by product code 18500, the lure retains its factory-original hardware, including the characteristic fixed hook designed for traditional spoon fishing techniques. The yellow cardstock packaging bears the distinct "Fred Arbogast Co." branding on the reverse, alongside the 313 W. North St. address, confirming its mid-century manufacturing roots. While the clear plastic housing shows typical signs of shelf wear from long-term storage, the lure itself is unused.