Orvis 150th Anniversary Orvis Glass Minnow Trap

- Handblown and first launched in 1885, the Orvis Glass Minnow Trap sold briskly for more than 80 years. During World War II, the disruption of the saltwater fishing fleet by German U-boats saw a rise in the trap's orders as traps were used by freshwater fisherman who fished for a living or for sustenance. During the War, the trap played a crucial role in the Orvis Company's survival. Now, you can own a 150th Anniversary Orvis Glass Minnow Trap. Crafted right in Manchester, Vermont, the trap is handblown by an artisan who uses traditional techniques and tools that date back to 12th-century Italy. Heated to over 2,000ºF, molten glass is blown into a mold of cherry wood created by a local woodworker. Finishing touches of the signature funnel-shaped opening and 150th anniversary emblem, are then created by hand. A local metal worker crafts the blued, perforated cap and stand. Useful for its original purpose, or for a handsome, sporting or decorative addition to your home or office. Contents shown are not included.

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