Box of old Mustad Limerick 496 vintage Norway fishing hooks deadstock

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Description

Box of antique Mustad hooks, visible on the front of a transparent plastic container with a flat lid. The pink and white label, partially degraded towards the bottom, displays the "MUSTAD" logo in white letters, accompanied by the mention "MADE IN NORWAY / FABR. EN NORVÈGE" at the top. The technical details are clearly legible: reference "QUAL 496", quantity "QTY 50", size "SIZE 16", description "DESC. LIMERICK", type "TYPE FRESHW. SPEC."

Through the box, a set of dark-looking fishing hooks, probably metal, with the characteristic rounded shape of the "Limerick" model (pronounced curve, inturned point), can be distinguished. The interior shows a pile of unmounted, unsorted hooks, suggesting an original unopened box (deadstock). The packaging features a style typical of fishing accessories from past decades, with a graphic aesthetic evoking the vintage period, probably from the 1970s-1980s.

The packaging is compact, designed for the preservation and transport of bulk hooks. No other accessories, instructions, or additional elements are visible on the front. The label shows slight signs of aging but remains perfectly legible, which reinforces its appeal to vintage fishing accessory enthusiasts or users looking for unused old equipment.

The box contains only the visible hooks, with no indication of other tools or lines. The general appearance of the box and hooks suggests prolonged storage, with proper preservation of the whole. No structural defects, cracks, or noticeable deformation appear on the exposed side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The box shows slight signs of handling and aging marks on the label, but the whole remains clean and functional. The hooks appear unused.

Did you know? The Norwegian company Mustad, founded in 1832, is one of the oldest and largest hook manufacturers in the world. The "Limerick" model refers to a classic hook shape, appreciated for its versatility in freshwater fishing and increased strength due to a specific curve.

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