Heirloom Lures
Christopher Augustus
Seal Cove, Maine
Heirloom Lures are reproductions of early 1900 to 1950 antique patented fish lures. This was the golden age for wood lures in the United States. James Heddon is credited with patenting the first wood fish lure in 1902 in Dowagiac Michigan. After the 1950's plastics dominated the market. So that fifty year period is the heyday of the wood fish lure.
Each lure I create is hand crafted of basswood, turned on a mini wood lathe and painted with six to eight coats of an oil based enamel paint and sealed with clear finish.Component parts are high quality fish lure fittings and Eagle claw hooks.
Each has a distinct name, history and a back story that's noteworthy to a fisherman or lure collector. They make an ideal gift and conversation piece for your favorite fisherman.
Every lures comes in an attractive wood presentation box, with a written history and a copy of the original lure patent drawing.
The perfect gift for your favorite fisherman! Order online. I ship USPS Priority within two weeks of your order.
RETAIL ARTIST SHOPS:
My Lures are also on display at these wonderful "Made in Maine" artist shops.
ISLAND ARTISANS
99 Main St,Bar Harbor, ME
207-288-4214
&
119 Main St
Northeast Harbor, ME
207-276-4045
SOUTHWEST HARBOR ARTISANS
360 Main St
Southwest Harbor, ME
207 244-5107
PEMAQUID CRAFT CO-OP
2565 Bristol Rd, Route 130
New Harbor, ME
207 677 2077
MAINE ARTISANS CO-OP
Lincolnville Beach, Rt 1
Lincolnville, ME
207 789 5376
BOOTHBAY HARBOR ARTISANS
2 Wharf St
Boothbay Harbor, ME
207 633 1152
LUPINE COTTAGE
7 Old Searsport ave, Rte 1
Belfast, ME
207 338 4300
PEMAQUID CRAFT CO-OP
2565 Bristol Rd (RT 130)
New Harbor, ME