Fishing Tackle Collection

Adult mayfly fly

Victorian comic strip, story of a fisherman, 1890s
Vintage engraving of a Victorian comic strip, story of a fisherman, 1890s, 19th Century

La Fontaines Fables - Little fish and the Fisherman
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Little fish and the Fisherman

La Fontaines Fables - Fish and the Shepherd
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fish and the Shepherd who played on the Clarionet

Fishing Motif
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Fishing Motif

Rabbit and Fish, spring 1855. Creator: Shiko
Rabbit and Fish, spring 1855. Decoration on the packaging of a childs fishing game

Title page illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho)
XJF396005 Title page illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; English

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988013 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Today, however, though they were civil enough, the field-mice
3100266 Today, however, though they were civil enough, the field-mice and harvest-mice seemed preoccupied, from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932), pub

Screen Depicting the Italian Rebus of Love. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Screen Depicting the Italian Rebus of Love

Rock Blackfish, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen &
Rock Blackfish, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Red Snapper, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen &
Red Snapper, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

His Girl, The Anglers Catch. Creator: Victor Venner
His Girl, The Anglers Catch

George Herbert at Bemerton, Salisbury, 1860, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
George Herbert at Bemerton, Salisbury, 1860, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. George Herbert (1593-1633), religious poet, orator and priest

Angling, c20th century. An illustration showing various sorts of fishing flies

Christian Koren-Wiberg John Griegs bogtrykkeri
Christian Koren-Wiberg, John Griegs bogtrykkeri, The International Fishing Exhibition, Bergen, Norway 1898, paper, lithograph, total: height: 71, 1 cm; width: 49, 4 cm

17th Century Fishing Fish Catching Catch Fishing Gear
Fishing in the 17th century. After a work by Wenceslaus Hollar

A Weathered Boat And Fishing Equipment Sitting On The Shore With Lindisfarne Castle In The Distance; Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England

Person Walking On Beach With Fishing Net; Bali, Indonesia

Child Fishing

A Gill Net Used For Sockeye Salmon Fishing Stretches Towards The River From The Sandy Bank At Sunset With A Single Bird In Flight On The Shore Of The Kvichak River; Bristol Bay Alaska United States

Man Fly-Fishing In River

Buoys in a boat in Inverasdale

Artificial bait fish
Illustration of a Artificial bait fish

Angling
Illustration of a fishing hooks and baits

Title page illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
XJF451823 Title page illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) (later colouration) by Browne

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Trawler fishing chains and ropes, Shetland Island, Scotland

Fishing ropes and equipment, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Fishing ropes and equipment, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Fishing at dawn
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Two men fishing, sitting in small motor boat in middle of lake at dawn, surrounded by mist. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

USA, New England, Maine, lobster trap buoys hanging on wall of shed

A brown trout laid out on grass next to some fishing tackle, view from above

Lure with hooks

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"Unveiling the Art of Fishing Tackle: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step back into the enchanting world of fishing tackle, where every lure tells a story. From the delicate Adult Mayfly Fly that dances upon the water's surface to the whimsical characters in a Victorian comic strip from the 1890s, this captivating collection takes us on an adventure through history. Immerse yourself in La Fontaine's timeless fables as you witness "The Little Fish and the Fisherman" and "The Fish and The Shepherd, " beautifully depicted in intricate illustrations. Transported to spring 1855, Shiko's masterpiece "Rabbit and Fish" captures nature's harmony with its mesmerizing fishing motif. Turn another page, and Charles Dickens' iconic novel comes alive with a litho illustration from David Copperfield's title page, published in 1850. Explore further into time as we delve into Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40, offering a glimpse into angling equipment of yesteryears. But it is not just about tales of fishers; it is also about their companionship. Discover how even field-mice can share amicable moments amidst their pursuits today. And behold Stefano della Bella's creation—a screen depicting an Italian rebus of love—where romance intertwines with fishing artistry. As we navigate these artistic waters, let us not forget our finned friends who grace American waters—the Rock Blackfish and Red Snapper—immortalized in Allen & Company’s N39 series. Their vibrant colors come alive on paper, reminding us of nature's wonders beneath the waves. Join us on this extraordinary journey where fishing tackle becomes more than just tools—it transforms into gateways to imagination, nostalgia, literature, friendship, romance, and admiration for aquatic beauty.