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Vintage Fishing Line

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir

Located in Brooklyn, NY

). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Stone

Art Deco silver-plated sailboat with fisherman by Hagenauer
Art Deco silver-plated sailboat with fisherman by Hagenauer

Art Deco silver-plated sailboat with fisherman by Hagenauer

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Beautiful sailboat with a fisherman sitting and throwing the fishing line in silver metal. Its

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20th Century Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency 1950s Italian Brass Hanging Candleholder Att. Gio Ponti
Hollywood Regency 1950s Italian Brass Hanging Candleholder Att. Gio Ponti

Hollywood Regency 1950s Italian Brass Hanging Candleholder Att. Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

superficial scratches. Can be hanged from the ceiling with a strong fishing line or small brass chain. It can

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal, Brass

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration
String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration

$850

H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 1 in

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration

Located in Fulton, CA

I've seen string art of the 1970's made of fishing line many times. But, have only seen copper and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964

Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964

$14,759Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964

By Michel Arnoult

Located in Whitstable, GB

innovative, beautiful detail of thick nylon fishing line that support the seat and backrest. Our chairs are

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Nylon, Imbuia

Fishing Boats, 1952 - Wooden Fishing Boats on Sandy Shoreline in Mexico by Sea
Fishing Boats, 1952 - Wooden Fishing Boats on Sandy Shoreline in Mexico by Sea

Fishing Boats, 1952 - Wooden Fishing Boats on Sandy Shoreline in Mexico by Sea

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Aarons. Fishing nets and boats line the shore in Mexico. The sign reads, "Playa esclusiva para banistas

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20th Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

C Print, Digital, Photographic Paper, Color

French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel

French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel By Fanch Lel Size

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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Oil

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Japanese Bronze of a Young Boy with Fishing Pole
Japanese Bronze of a Young Boy with Fishing Pole

Japanese Bronze of a Young Boy with Fishing Pole

Unavailable

H 26 in W 14.5 in D 8 in

Japanese Bronze of a Young Boy with Fishing Pole

Located in Woodbury, CT

with fishing line attached. To the top of the pole from the base is 26 inches. The bronze itself is 25

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Bronze

1960s Lemon Chiffon Curly Hem Cocktail Dress
1960s Lemon Chiffon Curly Hem Cocktail Dress

1960s Lemon Chiffon Curly Hem Cocktail Dress

Unavailable

Size: 2-4 See Measurements

1960s Lemon Chiffon Curly Hem Cocktail Dress

Located in Houston, TX

most fantastic curly lettuce fishing line hem. The curly hem is petal - like on the collar, and is the

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1960s American Vintage Fishing Line

1960s Silk Novelty Print Dress
1960s Silk Novelty Print Dress

1960s Silk Novelty Print Dress

Located in Bozeman, MT

, fully lined. Children fishing, windmills, children rowing boats, and cattails keep a scorching summer at

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1960s American Vintage Fishing Line

Issey Miyake Olive Green Two Piece with Cobweb Fishing Line
Issey Miyake Olive Green Two Piece with Cobweb Fishing Line

Issey Miyake Olive Green Two Piece with Cobweb Fishing Line

By Issey Miyake

Located in Austin, TX

Issey Miyake Olive Green 2pc with Cobweb Design from Fishing Line. Cotton tank top with matching

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Fishing Line

English Collapsible Fishing Gaff of Brass, Copper and Steel
English Collapsible Fishing Gaff of Brass, Copper and Steel

English Collapsible Fishing Gaff of Brass, Copper and Steel

Located in Austin, TX

fish exceeds the breaking point of the fishing line or the fishing pole. A gaff cannot be used if it is

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20th Century English Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and String Hanging Light Fixture
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and String Hanging Light Fixture

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and String Hanging Light Fixture

Located in Troy, MI

Hanging light fixture has clear Lucite frame strung with clear fishing line to create an op art

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Chrome

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration Signed
String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration Signed

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration Signed

Located in Fulton, CA

I've seen string art of the 1970's made of fishing line many times. But, have only seen copper and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Antique 'or Vintage' Bamboo-Knitted Wall Mirror / Taisho-Showa Period
Japanese Antique 'or Vintage' Bamboo-Knitted Wall Mirror / Taisho-Showa Period

Japanese Antique 'or Vintage' Bamboo-Knitted Wall Mirror / Taisho-Showa Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the string was fragile and cut, I am now using fishing line. It goes well with both Japanese-style

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Mirror

Rare Christian Francis Roth 1990s lobster  skirt
Rare Christian Francis Roth 1990s lobster  skirt

Rare Christian Francis Roth 1990s lobster skirt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

painted lobsters...over "skirt" is a net of crocheted raffia and monofilament (fishing line), the hem is

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20th Century American Vintage Fishing Line

1970s French Nylon and Perspex Sompex Pendant Light Designed by Paul Secon
1970s French Nylon and Perspex Sompex Pendant Light Designed by Paul Secon

1970s French Nylon and Perspex Sompex Pendant Light Designed by Paul Secon

By Paul Secon, Sompex

Located in London, England

1970s German futuristic nylon, perspex, brass and chrome 'fishing line' pendant, hanging, ceiling

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire

1970s Nylon and Perspex Ceiling Hanging Light Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
1970s Nylon and Perspex Ceiling Hanging Light Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex

1970s Nylon and Perspex Ceiling Hanging Light Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex

By Paul Secon, Sompex

Located in London, England

1970s German space age nylon, Perspex and chrome 'fishing line' pendant, hanging, ceiling light

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

Located in Forney, TX

- putti using fishing line, but they can also be placed balanced standing upright against another object

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

1970s German Sompex Nylon Thread and Perspex Pendant Ceiling Lamp by Paul Secon
1970s German Sompex Nylon Thread and Perspex Pendant Ceiling Lamp by Paul Secon

1970s German Sompex Nylon Thread and Perspex Pendant Ceiling Lamp by Paul Secon

By Sompex, Paul Secon

Located in London, England

1970s German space age nylon, perspex and chrome 'fishing line' pendant, hanging, ceiling light

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Chrome

Nice driftwood lamp sculptue by Hudson river artist Earl Johnson
Nice driftwood lamp sculptue by Hudson river artist Earl Johnson

Nice driftwood lamp sculptue by Hudson river artist Earl Johnson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

washed-up hunk of wood. "It got hooked on my fishing line," he says. "When I reeled it in, I saw two owl

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Brass

2 driftwood wall sculptures by noted local artist Earl Johnson
2 driftwood wall sculptures by noted local artist Earl Johnson

2 driftwood wall sculptures by noted local artist Earl Johnson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

just a fisherman who one day saw something in a washed-up hunk of wood. "It got hooked on my fishing

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Post-Impressionist figurative beachscape with ocean and boats
Vintage Post-Impressionist figurative beachscape with ocean and boats

Vintage Post-Impressionist figurative beachscape with ocean and boats

Located in AIGNAN, FR

whilst little fishing boats line the shore. Painted with impasto thickened oils, the canvas is textured

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1970s Post-Impressionist Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage Travel Poster Fly Fishing Argentina Tourism Trout Fisherman
Original Vintage Travel Poster Fly Fishing Argentina Tourism Trout Fisherman

Original Vintage Travel Poster Fly Fishing Argentina Tourism Trout Fisherman

Located in London, GB

from a fly fishing line in the foreground, the fish out of the water with the fisherman holding the

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1960s Argentine Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Paper

American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy
American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy

American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy

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H 3 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American Folk Art hand-carved and painted fish decoy with a fishing line in its mouth (ca. 1940s

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1940s American Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Enamel and Gold Fish Caught on a Rod Brooch
Italian Enamel and Gold Fish Caught on a Rod Brooch

Italian Enamel and Gold Fish Caught on a Rod Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Italian textured 18K gold and enameled fish caught on a fishing line. Tiny chip on the enameled

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

18k Gold

19.12 Carat Carved Coral and Diamond Fishing Bird Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
19.12 Carat Carved Coral and Diamond Fishing Bird Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold

19.12 Carat Carved Coral and Diamond Fishing Bird Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

chain fishing line has caught a small coral fish which dangles around. The wings and face of the

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoise Shell, Tiger Wood or Scorched Bamboo Photo Frame 8" x 10"
Tortoise Shell, Tiger Wood or Scorched Bamboo Photo Frame 8" x 10"

Tortoise Shell, Tiger Wood or Scorched Bamboo Photo Frame 8" x 10"

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

the frame is made of wood and includes a fishing line for hanging on the wall. This piece could also

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime
Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime

Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime

Located in Northampton, MA

necklace the beads were strung on on an early nylon fishing line type of cord with the little 14k yellow

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1960s American Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

The Ones That Got Away, "Gone Fishing"
The Ones That Got Away, "Gone Fishing"

The Ones That Got Away, "Gone Fishing"

By Barbara Chipman Moment

Located in Surfside, FL

An Angler fishing with a line in a stream. With Artist's painted frame. Born in rural Easton

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats on a French Mooring, Signed Oil Painting
Fishing Boats on a French Mooring, Signed Oil Painting

Fishing Boats on a French Mooring, Signed Oil Painting

By Suzette Mezie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

x 26.5 inches Beautiful scenic landscape of a small group of fishing boats being lined up at their

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Oil

4 Italian "Fishing Line" Stacking Chairs.
4 Italian "Fishing Line" Stacking Chairs.

4 Italian "Fishing Line" Stacking Chairs.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

4 Chrome chairs with thick plastic line (very strong) for seats and backs. Stackable.

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20th Century Italian Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Chrome

Ceiling light by Verner Panton
Ceiling light by Verner Panton

Ceiling light by Verner Panton

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H 40 in Dm 18 in

Ceiling light by Verner Panton

Located in Chicago, IL

twisted white plastic forms suspended on fishing line. Biography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

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1960s Danish Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Plastic

Vicke Lindstrand Fisherman Vase for Kosta Sweden
Vicke Lindstrand Fisherman Vase for Kosta Sweden

Vicke Lindstrand Fisherman Vase for Kosta Sweden

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Papaikou, HI

fluidity to the rendering. The whipping fishing line wraps around the ovoid shape of the vase, with the

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

Robert and Jean Cloutier, Ceramic Vase Decorated with a Fish
Robert and Jean Cloutier, Ceramic Vase Decorated with a Fish

Robert and Jean Cloutier, Ceramic Vase Decorated with a Fish

By Robert and Jean Cloutier

Located in NICE, FR

by a fishing line in relief. This rare model, named Gigi, has been designed by the French

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

1960s Op Art String Art Plaques
1960s Op Art String Art Plaques

1960s Op Art String Art Plaques

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H 20.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

1960s Op Art String Art Plaques

Located in Fulton, CA

A great example of optical art from the 1960s. Consisting of copper wire, fishing line and fine

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Bronze

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Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )

Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )

$2,660Sale Price|30% Off

H 0.25 in W 78 in D 72 in

Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Heron Decoy
Folk Art Heron Decoy

Folk Art Heron Decoy

$745

H 16 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in

Folk Art Heron Decoy

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Folk Art Heron Decoy, likely, circa 1960s or 1970s. A stately heron carved in an alert posture with upraised head and elongated neck. Decoy was made in three parts, nicely ha...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Stitched Wool & Cotton
Late 19th Century American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Stitched Wool & Cotton

Late 19th Century American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Stitched Wool & Cotton

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional late 19th-century American Crazy Quilt, hand-pieced, hand-stitched, and hand-tied with remarkable artistry and attention to detail. Likely originating from Pennsylvani...

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Late 19th Century American Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels
Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels

Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels

$6,550 / set

H 24 in W 9 in D 1 in

Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels

By Evelyn Ackerman

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and rare vintage set of (10) Evelyn Ackerman carved Oak panels Designed and manufactured by ERA Industries in conjunction with Panelcarve by Ackerman in the 1970s. Solid Oa...

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1970s American Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Oak

Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys

Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with applied eyes; others with ...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rousseau Swivel chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Rousseau Swivel chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Rousseau Swivel chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Rousseau Swivel Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a study in quiet elegance, its graceful lines and sculptural silhouette evoking the refined restraint of 1940s French design. The sub...

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2010s American Vintage Fishing Line

Materials

Velvet

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Vintage Fishing Line For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage fishing line for your home. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and brass, every vintage fishing line was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage fishing line, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage fishing line, designed in the folk art, Hollywood Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage fishing line over the years, but those crafted by Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Fishing Line?

The average selling price for a vintage fishing line at 1stDibs is $549, while they’re typically $153 on the low end and $13,809 for the highest priced.