Vintage NOS King lure, fishing accessory, rare soft plastic lure

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual Description

This lot features a vintage fishing accessory in its original packaging, from the brand "KING – Le roi des leurres" (The King of Lures). The translucent plastic box reveals several pale yellow soft lures, arranged side-by-side in their compartment. The elongated, ribbed shape of the lures evokes that of small fish or worms, typical of models intended for predator fishing.

The packaging consists of a colorful cardboard backing, dominated by a red and blue band featuring the "KING" brand name in yellow letters topped with a stylized crown. The slogan "LE ROI DES LEURRES" appears in white on a blue background below the brand name. The overall appearance of the packaging, both in terms of typography and graphic style, suggests production from the 1970s to 1980s, although this cannot be stated with certainty.

The original packaging has not been opened, indicating that the lures are new, never used ("deadstock"). The condition of the box shows a patina of age, with a slight yellowing of the plastic, common for packaging from that era. No additional inscriptions are visible on the front of the packaging.

The object is photographed on a red textile background, highlighting the transparency of the box and the detailed shape of the lures, whose reliefs and texture are perceptible despite the partial opacity of the plastic over time.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Original packaging sealed, never opened. Visible yellowing of the plastic box. The contents appear complete and intact, but the exact condition of the lures inside cannot be guaranteed without opening.

Did you know? Soft plastic lures, like those from the King brand, appeared in recreational fishing from the 1950s-60s and revolutionized the practice by realistically imitating the natural prey of predatory fish. Unopened original packaging is now sought after for its archival value in the history of sport fishing techniques.

AFW Reassurance

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