Vintage Mustad Limerick Hooks #9 Norway Qual.496 fisherman

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Detailed Visual Description

This lot features a packet of fishhooks from O. Mustad & Søn, a Norwegian manufacturer renowned for its fishing accessories. The rectangular box is made of white paper with a black printed design, framed by a repeating floral frieze around the entire visible lid. The front clearly displays the "KEY BRAND" logo with a stylized key, characteristic of the Mustad brand.

The printed inscriptions indicate: "O. MUSTAD & SØN Manufacturers Oslo - Norway Qual. 496 Hollow Point Mustad-Limerick Hooks Forged Reversed Flatted Blued Made in Norway 100 No. 9". All information is centrally arranged, with period typography, typical of the mid-20th century. The reference number "9" is handwritten or in more pronounced characters, indicating the size of the hooks contained in the case.

The box is placed on a deep red velvet background, which highlights the whiteness of the paper and the retro appearance of the presentation. No hooks are visible in the image, but the packet appears complete and unopened, suggesting a deadstock (unused old stock) condition.

The lettering "Qual. 496 Hollow Point" and the mention "Forged Reversed Flatted Blued" specify the exact type of hooks inside: these are Limerick models, forged, with a hollow point, and a blued finish, typical of professional quality antique fishing accessories. The visual only shows the top of the case, with no indication of the exact contents or the condition of the hooks themselves.

The careful presentation, vintage-inspired graphics, and English and Norwegian inscriptions suggest manufacturing for export, probably between the 1940s and 1960s, a period of great production for the Mustad manufacturer in Oslo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The box has a slight curve and some signs of handling visible on the paper, with no apparent tears or stains on the front. The content is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Mustad-Limerick hooks are known for their specific shape, with a pronounced curve, ideal for freshwater fishing. O. Mustad & Søn, founded in 1832 in Gjøvik (Norway), is one of the oldest and largest hook manufacturers in the world, exporting its products to all continents as early as the late 19th century.

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