What vintage is this Star Foil 11G

[chrisdiestel]

I know the star foil Rapalas are some of the earlier ones, this 11G is in the box w/paperwork. I am just curious how common these are and when was the U.S. and Canadian Patents granted? Thanks for all your help.

Chris

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[chrisdiestel]

Jun 8, 2010 17:58:33 GMT -4 chrisdiestel said:

I know the star foil Rapalas are some of the earlier ones, this 11G is in the box w/paperwork. I am just curious how common these are and when was the U.S. and Canadian Patents granted? Thanks for all your help.

Chris

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[bulldog21]

Looks like an old original floating 11 silver.

You can find them on ebay but usually without the box.

[fishfingers007]

patent was done in 1961 and became nordic enterprize, in 1965 changed the name to normark limited, your lures sound like its late 1950's, or early 60's , its in a salt water box and i think it should have sea hooks on, jason may know more than me, and to the rapala nation family

[chrisdiestel]

The Rapala does have a goldish hue to it when in hand.

Chris

[fishfingers007]

hi chris this is one of mine to compare with,

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[Fishooked]

Chris,

Welcome aboard! I may run this place but I will confess I know nothing when it comes to the older stuff. You came to the right place though to find out, we have the best experts in the world here...

[chrisdiestel]

Jun 9, 2010 3:38:51 GMT -4 fishfingers007 said:

hi chris this is one of mine to compare with,

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Thanks, I was thinking pre-61 and since you state from 50's sounds good. Any idea as to value? It is avail.

Chris

[fishfingers007]

cant say what they are worth, you dont see good examples that often, and a good friend gave me mine, as with any collectable rapala if its in top condition in a v good box, and if 2 poeple want it then it will make money , but at a guess i would say $30+ for top condition.

[chrisdiestel]

Jun 8, 2010 17:58:33 GMT -4 chrisdiestel said:

I know the star foil Rapalas are some of the earlier ones, this 11G is in the box w/paperwork. I am just curious how common these are and when was the U.S. and Canadian Patents granted? Thanks for all your help.

Chris

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