Age: Circa 1930s–1950s Material: Wire mesh body with tin funnel ends and rope handle Authentic vintage minnow trap dating to the 1930s–1950s, once used by fishermen to catch live bait. Crafted of wire mesh with metal funnel ends and its original rope handle, this piece carries the perfect rustic patina. Whether displayed as wall art in a cabin, lodge, or beach house, or collected as antique sporting gear, it brings a true sense of vintage Americana. Originally designed as a bait trap for catching minnows, now highly collectible as rustic cabin, lodge, or nautical wall décor vintage minnow trap, antique fishing gear, rustic lodge décor, nautical wall hanging, early 20th century fishing collectible, cabin lake house accent