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Bait (Stoned Moon)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
this product? Contact us. "Bait (Stoned Moon)" USA, 1970 Lithograph on paper Signed, dated, and
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Baiting The Hook
By Revere Wistehuff
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Revere F. Wistehuff was one of the central group of cover artists in the New Rochelle Art Colony in the 1920's, '30s, '40s which i...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Baits

Materials

Oil, Board

Bait -- Etching, Aquatint, Human Figure, Contemporary Art by Paula Rego
By Paula Rego
Located in London, GB
Bait, 1999 Paula Rego Etching with aquatint, on Somerset Velvet Signed and numbered from the
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Baits

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

'With Fly, Plug & Bait' Signed Presentation Copy to Publisher, Leather Bound
By Ray Bergman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
With Fly, Plug & Bait Signed Presentation Copy To Publisher Leather Bound Only One Copy Done
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1940s American Country Vintage Baits

Materials

Paper

"Leaping Swordfish Watercolor"
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic watercolour depicting a leaping swordfish taking the bait Art Sz: 13 1/2"H x 17 1/2"W
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20th Century Vintage Baits

Materials

Watercolor

Expressive Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player
Located in London, GB
bait rats away with his magic pipe. When the citizens refuse to pay for this service as pledged, he
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Vintage Expressive Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player
Expressive Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
“Bradley Wharf, Rockport”
By C. Hjalmar Amundsen
Located in Southampton, NY
storage space for lobstermen and fishermen. On the first floor, seafarers stocked their bait, lines, and
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1960s Academic Vintage Baits

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Darmouth Outing Club Golden 50th Anniversary
Located in Spokane, WA
Dartmouth Ski Patrol, Bait and Bullet Dartmouth, Ledyard Canoe Club 1920 and Winter Sports Dartmouth. The
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1950s American Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Offset

Rustic Vintage French Handmade Green Painted Wood & Metal Double Finch Bird Trap
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lovely time-worn patina. The two bait stands are loosely attached with wire. The two side traps open
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Baits

Materials

Metal

Caricature of Arthur Godfrey as a Talent Fisherman for CBS
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
a bucket full of contracts as bait. Art could have been rendered late 1940s to early 1950s to
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1940s Vintage Baits

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Abstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado
By Homare Ikeda
Located in Surfside, FL
move to Denver, since the cost of living was so much lower than in Los Angeles. Ikeda took the bait and
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20th Century Abstract Vintage Baits

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mexican Patamban Hand Painted Fish Design Folk Art Green & Brown Glazed Platter
Located in Topeka, KS
now? Well then, “take the bait!” Make it YOURS!!! Platter Size • Height: 2 Inches • Width: 17
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Redwood Forest Sunset Reflections Landscape
By William Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
with a friend who baited his hook for him because he could no longer see. In the March 27, 1941 Santa
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1930s American Impressionist Vintage Baits

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mojo Winds Blow" by Will Northerner 1987 Acrylic Mixed Media Abstract Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
: ""Bait and Frenzy"") 1987: Garmel, Marion. The Indianapolis News. ""Multi-layered Art Exhibit is
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1980s Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Figurative Primary Color Circus Acrobat Clown Painting
By Forrest Bess
Located in Houston, TX
health, he returned to Bay City to care for his family's bait business. He remained there for the rest of
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Baits

Materials

Oil

"Waterloo Volunteers" From the suite "History of England"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lofoten" a Norwegian Sketchbook in 1996. Spring 2000 saw the publication of 'Bait Box Stew', sketches and
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Late 20th Century Romantic Vintage Baits

Materials

Etching

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Animal Painting Surrealist Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ artist Birds Circle Life
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Vintage Baits

Materials

Mixed Media, Paint, Archival Paper, Pen

Derriere le Miroir Cover - Vintage Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1968
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Derriere le Miroir Cover is an original artwork realized by Alexander Calder in 1968. Original mixed colored lithograph. The artwork was the cover design for the art review "Derri...
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1960s Abstract Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Banner (Stoned Moon)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Milford, NH
A colorful lithograph from the “Stoned Moon” series by American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008). Born Milton Rauschenberg in Port Arthur, Texas, Robert began much of his form...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Baits

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grant, Ulysses S., Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-1886. Two volume set. Octavo, beautifully rebound in quarter green leather and cloth boa...
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1880s American Vintage Baits

Materials

Leather, Paper

Robert Rauschenberg Quarry" Lithograph
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rauschenberg color lithograph for Gemini, Gel. Signed and editioned Print size: 33 3/4" x 25 3/4" W.
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1960s American Vintage Baits

Materials

Paper

Vintage Poster President Bill Clinton Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Bill Clinton Inaugural, An American Reunion, New Beginnings, Renewed Hope Hand signed in marker with dedication Year: 1993 Medi...
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1990s Pop Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Signed Limited Edition 1970
By Norman Rockwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Buechner, Thomas S. Published by Abrams, NY, 1970. Hardcover. #F/58 of 1000. Signed by Buechner and Norman Rockwell on the limitation page. Pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Vintage Baits

Materials

Paper

Paris Review Silkscreen by Conrad Marca-Relli 1968
By Conrad Marca-Relli 1
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paris Review Conrad Marca-Relli, American (1913–2000) Date: 1968 Screenprint, signed in pencil Edition of 150 Size: 40 x 26 in. (101.6 x 66.04 cm)
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Baits

Materials

Screen

Paris Review Poster
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this early color offset lithograph on white wove paper. Signed, dated and numbered 8/150 in felt-tip pen and black ink by Rauschenberg. Published by the Par...
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1960s Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Color, Lithograph, Offset

Large Surrealist Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Women painting Blue Foot Foliage
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Vintage Baits

Materials

Mixed Media, Paint, Archival Paper, Pen

Loop, from the Stoned Moon Series
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Boston, MA
Number 74 in an edition of 79. Signed, numbered, and dated lower right margin: 'Rauschenberg 74/79 '69'. With blindstamp lower right corner. A fine impression in fine condition.
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1960s Abstract Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Maisons sur la Rivière, Canal à Nemours (Houses on the River, Nemours Canal)
By Henri Le Sidaner
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Henri Le Sidaner (French, 1862-1939) Title: "Maisons sur la Rivière, Canal à Nemours (Houses on the River, Nemours Canal)" Portfolio: Revue de l'Art Ancien & Moderne *Issued ...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Tears unique signed monotype by renowned native American artist (Osage Indians)
Located in New York, NY
Norman Akers Tears, 2018 Monotype on paper by renowned native American artist (Osage Indian) Signed and numbered 1/1 Frame included Monotype (unique) Pencil signed, numbered 1/1 and...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Baits

Materials

Graphite, Pencil, Monotype

Score
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg Score, 1970 Lithograph 26 x 19 1/2 inches Edition 51 of 75 Signed This print belongs to Rauschenberg’s “Stoned Moon” series (1969-70), which commemorates the Apo...
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Score
Score
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in
2005 Robert Rauschenberg 'Goddess Depot' ORIGINAL POSTER
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 36 x 24 inches ( 91.44 x 60.96 cm ) Image Size: 34 x 24 inches ( 86.36 x 60.96 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional Det...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Offset

Cardbirds, 1972 exhibition, rare original red poster, Robert RAUSCHENBERG
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert RAUSCHENBERG Cardbirds, 1972 exhibition, rare original poster For the exhibition "Cardbirds" at the Sonnabend Gallery Signed in the plate framed in walnut. 21 x26.5" framed. ...
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Screen

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"Blonde Bait" Film Poster, 1956
Located in London, GB
This routine crimer told the story of a girl who is allowed to escape prison so she will lead the authorities to her boyfriend; a murderer who the law can't locate. Beverly Michaels ...
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1950s American Vintage Baits

Vintage "Blonde Bait" Film Poster, 1956
"Blonde Bait" Film Poster, 1956
H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Bait Shop, French Island, La Crosse, Wisconsin
By Chris Faust
Located in Berkeley, CA
“If we read these pictures with the attention and care they deserve, we can see that beyond their obvious beauty Faust’s photographs are also provocative, reminding us of the recent ...
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1990s Vintage Baits

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Little Fisherman
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Wellesley, MA
the image, he is shown attaching fishing reel and bait to his fishing rod. The image is in
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1960s Realist Vintage Baits

Materials

Lithograph

Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
Located in New York, NY
attacked by red-baiters for associating with the playwright, an alleged Communist sympathizer. In February
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1950s Realist Vintage Baits

Materials

Photographic Paper

Bait -- Etching, Aquatint, Human Figure, Contemporary Art by Paula Rego
By Paula Rego
Located in London, GB
PAULA REGO Bait, 1999 Etching with aquatint, on Somerset Velvet Signed and numbered from the
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Baits

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Fishing Trade Sign, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Live Bait was for sale at the country store up ahead. The "Early or Late" reference meant that you
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood

Fishing Trade Sign, circa 1930s
Fishing Trade Sign, circa 1930s
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 1.75 in
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - A Break from Fishing
Located in Corsham, GB
a river. A fisherman sits to the left of the scene with his fishing rod and bait bag at his side
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20th Century Vintage Baits

Materials

Oil

Vintage Japanese Gyotaku Nautical Bluefish Ocean Fish Framed Print
Located in Dayton, OH
behold when they come on to bait – any bait – it turns into a bluefish blitz. Bluefish have incredibly
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20th Century Japanese Bohemian Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s, a New York State Bait Shop Trade Sign
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Boy/Girl Cat/Dog Baby Cup
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
terrace wall. The boy baits the dog with a treat. The girl interacts with a cat. Measurements: Measures
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Baits

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paperweight in the form of bear-baiting; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This fine
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1950s English Vintage Baits

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tarpon Real Skin Taxidermy Fish Mount Fishing Lodge Home Decor
Located in Dayton, OH
Tarpon are strictly carnivorous; they hunt mid-water bait fish, both small fish and larger fish they
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20th Century Vintage Baits

Materials

Animal Skin

Abstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado
By Homare Ikeda
Located in Surfside, FL
move to Denver, since the cost of living was so much lower than in Los Angeles. Ikeda took the bait and
Category

20th Century Abstract Vintage Baits

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1987 "Flocky Gaia Sky" by Will Northerner Acrylic Mixed-Media Abstract Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
, New York and Great Britain. Pp 40-41 (photo: """"Bait and Frenzy"""") 1987: Garmel, Marion. The
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1980s Expressionist Vintage Baits

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lobster Bait.
By Kerr Eby
Located in Storrs, CT
Etching and sandpaper ground. Giardina 206. 9 7/8 x 14 13/16 (sheet 12 1/4 x 17 3/16). Edition about 100. A glowing impression printed on cream wove paper, suggesting early morning s...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Etching

Folk Art, Americana Fishing Sign Wooden Carved
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Folk Art fishing sign. Maybe bait or tackle sign. Would look great in any fishing lodge
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood

Folk Art, Americana Fishing Sign Wooden Carved
Folk Art, Americana Fishing Sign Wooden Carved
H 23.23 in W 11.42 in D 0.99 in
'Wiggly Nightcrawlers' Folk Art Sign on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and playful 20th century American Folk Art bait shop sign reading, 'Wiggly
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Steel

Italian Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Art Pottery Fishermen and Nets Bowl Italy
By Giovanni DeSimone, DeSimone
Located in Miami, FL
two fishermen casting their bait nets to catch fish. The bowl is 7.38 inches high and 7.5 inches in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Paint, Pottery

Large Mid-Century Black Resin Fisherman's Wharf "Fish" Tray by Couroc
By The Couroc Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
buildings along Fisherman's Wharf (shacks, bait and tackle, etc.). Composed of a black lacquer phenolic
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Brass

Couroc Tray of Fisherman's Wharf
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
the wharf with various buildings. One has the words fish, bait and tackle and an image of a smiling
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Resin

Couroc Tray of Fisherman's Wharf
Couroc Tray of Fisherman's Wharf
H 1 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Cartier 18 Karat Gold French Retro Loaded Charm Bracelet, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Cape May, NJ
) 4: White & Yellow Gold Mouse Trap with Ruby Heart Bait. Trap actually works 5: Yellow Gold
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1950s French Retro Vintage Baits

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl in Sea Foam and Iridescent Emerald Green
Located in New York, NY
abstract forms appear like a school of shimmering bait fish. The lip of the ovoid bowl has been crimped at
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baits

Materials

Gold

Ultimate Big Lobster in Sterling Silver
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Lobsters have a crusher claw and a pincer claw Native Americans also used lobster as bait and to fertilize
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Vintage Baits

Materials

Sterling Silver

Great Bait Can
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Great Decorative Bait Can
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1930s American Vintage Baits

Great Bait Can
Great Bait Can
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign
Located in Hudson, NY
A very charming vintage trade sign for fish bait, in the form of a whole fish, with BAIT hand
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1950s American Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign
Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign
H 15 in W 36 in L 15 in
'Live Baits' Sign, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood 'Live Baits' sign with raised and applied lettering, multiple layered painted surface
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1940s Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood

'Live Baits' Sign, circa 1940
'Live Baits' Sign, circa 1940
H 11.5 in W 84.5 in D 2.5 in
Bait Shop Fish Trade Sign Whirlygig
Located in Summerland, CA
Bait Shop Fish Whirlygig circa 1940 From Wisconsin Made of wood, tin and
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20th Century American Vintage Baits

Materials

Sheet Metal

Large Tackle Shop Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
. This probably hung in a fishing bait shop window as a trade sign.Ideal for a fisherman. ex
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20th Century American Vintage Baits

Materials

Iron

Large Tackle Shop Trade Sign
Large Tackle Shop Trade Sign
H 12 in W 33 in D 3 in
Aluminum Vintage Fish Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. They fish are designed with scales throughout the body and tail. Its head is ready to take the bait
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Late 20th Century Vintage Baits

Fish Net From Mississippi River
Located in Madison, WI
eight-foot tunnel fish swam into after bait. Collapses into a compact, three-inch thick unit for easy
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Baits

Materials

Paint, Twine, Wood

"Frogs For Sale" Wood Sign
Located in New York, NY
can't be sure. I suppose as bait or for frog legs. I was told that frog gigging was done at night often
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Baits

Materials

Wood

"Frogs For Sale" Wood Sign
"Frogs For Sale" Wood Sign
H 8 in W 23 in D 1 in
Large Fish Tackle Sign
Located in New York City, NY
Large carved wood tackle sign with "FISH" painted on one side and "BAIT" painted on the other.
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20th Century American Vintage Baits

Large Fish Tackle Sign
Large Fish Tackle Sign
H 14 in W 37 in D 3.5 in
Fish Trap for Minnows as Pendant Light
Located in Madison, WI
Bait trap of steel wire mesh for minnows casts a rich, warm glow as a pendant light. Professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Baits

Materials

Steel, Wire

TIFFANY & CO. PALOMA PICASSO Diamond Gold Platinum Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whether you're staying in and watching TV, or running out to the bait shop, this necklace and
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1980s Vintage Baits

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Vintage Baits For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage baits available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, all vintage baits available were constructed with great care. Vintage baits have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage baits are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage baits are appealing in their simplicity, but DeSimone, Giovanni DeSimone and Ray Bergman produced popular vintage baits that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Baits?

Vintage baits can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $908, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $9,900.