Fish Hook

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Fish Hook

Description

Steel and brass fish hook. Designed with a spring which releases two sharp prongs below the hook to discourage fish from stealing bait.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1890 - 1899

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Patented in 1897 & 1899.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

on brass shaft

Transcription

"PAT SEPT 7 97 MAY 30 '99"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

9 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Metal (brass)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good