The D. Bertholf Auction: Tractors, Implements, Guns, Stoneware and Artwork
Lot 475:
Description
This vintage Camp Minnow Trap is a molded glass bait trap used by fishermen in the mid-20th century. The heavy glass body is formed in a rounded rectangular shape and features a distinctive side-entry funnel designed to guide small fish into the interior while restricting their exit. The side of the jar is clearly embossed with the words CAMP MINNOW TRAP. Research and market consensus indicate this specific brand of trap was produced in Checotah, Oklahoma. The trap is topped with its original threaded metal screw lid, intended for the removal of bait.Height: 10.5 inchesWidth: 6.25 inches.
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