Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #10719

A polished nickel plating covers the 2 3/4" (7cm) body of this vintage spoon, which bears the stamped Marathon brand name on its inner face. Weighing 1/2oz (14g), the teardrop-shaped profile is characteristic of the lures produced by the Marathon Bait Company in Wisconsin during their 50-year history. The hardware includes a bronzed treble hook attached via a robust split ring, with a clean line-tie hole at the tapered end for casting or trolling applications. Earning a 5/5 condition rating, this specimen shows a bright reflective surface and maintains its original structural integrity. Identified by product code 10719, this USA-made lure reflects the utilitarian design standards prevalent between 1929 and 1979.