Museum Archive: Vintage Salm The Killer Red Abalone Pearl Minnow, 1/8oz Silver / Pearl fishing spoon #5591
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| Product Code (SKU) | 5591 |
| Brand | Salm |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/8 oz (4 g) |
| Length | 2" (5 cm) |
| Color | Silver / Pearl |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type |
A solid piece of genuine abalone pearl serves as the focal point for this 1930s-era classic. Salm integrated this natural material to capture light in a way synthetic paints of that decade could not replicate. The body displays a rich, creamy white base accented by a bold, sunset-orange streak running longitudinally through the shell. Encased in a slim metal frame, the lure tapers toward a fishtail-shaped rear where a single treble hook is mounted via a small split ring. At a weight of 1/8oz (4g) and a length of 2" (5cm), it presents a delicate profile typical of early casting lures. The hardware and shell remain exceptionally well-preserved, earning this piece a 5/5 condition rating. Cataloged under product code 5591, this American-made minnow highlights a specific period of craftsmanship that combined heavy metalwork with fragile organic elements.
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