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Shakespeare & Rhodes Antique Lure Patents
William Shakespeare Antique Fishing Lure
Co. 1897-Current
In this old fishing lure gallery you will an assortment of William Shakespeare
and Jay Rhodes applicable antique lure patents. Patents give us insight into how the old fishing lure
manufacturer intended the lure inventions to work. These are the patent
diagrams, but when viewed at the patent office can be seen with the usual 2 or 3
pages which describe the patent and its uses.
Below you will find patents for
the now antique fishing lures; Shakespeare Revolution, Sure Lure, hook hangers,
gem clip and his first reel. As well as Jay Rhodes patents for what is known as
the Rhodes frog, the Ice decoy and his version of the underwater minnow
All patents are accessible at the US patent office online.
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Shakespeare Antique Lure Patent
Revolution
One of the first
production lure made by Shakespeare. Initially coming in a black picture box
with a picture of itself on the upper half of the two piece box. An
example of the Shakespeare Revolution can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure Gallery.
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Shakespeare Antique Lure Patent
Later Revolution
One of the first
production lure made by Shakespeare. Initially coming in a black picture box
with a picture of itself on the upper half of the two piece box. An
example of the Shakespeare Revolution can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure Gallery.
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Shakespeare Antique Reel Patent
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Shakespeare Antique Lure Patent
Sure Lure
One of the first
production lures made by Shakespeare and showing in the 1903 catalog. Initially
coming in a black picture box with a picture of itself on the upper half of the
two piece box. An
example of the Shakespeare Sure Lure can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure Gallery.
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Shakespeare Antique Lure Patent See through Hook Hangers
Hook Hangers which can be found on early Shakespeare underwater Minnows. Example
of the Shakespeare see through hangers can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure
Gallery.
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Shakespeare Antique Lure Patent Hook Hangers the Gem Clip
Hook Hangers which can be found on early Shakespeare underwater Minnows. Example
of the Shakespeare Gem Clip hangers can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure Gallery.
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Jay Rhodes Antique Lure Patent Frog
This Lure would later end up in the Shakespeare Fishing Lure Line Up.
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Jay Rhodes Antique Lure Patent
Ice Decoy
I haven't ever seen an example of this lure, but would love to see one if
someone has a picture.
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Jay Rhodes Antique Lure Patent
Underwater Minnow
The most notable reason for the purchase of the Rhodes Fishing Lure company in
my opinion was to get the patent for this, the Rhodes Perfect Casting lure. A
example of the Rhodes perfect Casting Minnow can be seen in the Shakespeare Lure Gallery. |
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