Antique Japanese Tuna Hook Made In Japan Vintage Brass Weighted Longline (2) For Sale
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Antique Japanese Tuna Hook Made In Japan Vintage Brass Weighted Longline (2):
$27.00
Antique Japanese Tuna Hook #1 Rare Post-WWII Commercial Maritime History - Made in Occupied Japan
Visual Reference: This listing features detailed photography of an authentic Japanese tuna longline hook from the post-WWII era. The piece showcases a heavily curved, hand-forged dark iron hook tapering to a sharp point. The hook is fitted into a tapered brass sleeve or weighted body that displays a distressed, dark-streaked patina. A small integrated metal eyelet loop is located near the base of the handle mechanism.
Item Description- This is a highly collectible, authentic antique Japanese tuna longline fishing hook, manufactured during the post-WWII era (1945–1952).
- The piece features a distinctively shaped, heavy-gauge commercial iron hook engineered for deep-sea tuna fishing, showcasing early post-war Japanese industrial craftsmanship.
- The hook is secured into a durable, tapered brass or mixed-metal weighted sleeve handle. The metal surface has aged beautifully, developing a dark, rustic, and distinctively streaked patina from decades of historical exposure.
- An integrated heavy-duty steel line attachment eyelet loop is structurally forged near the bottom corner of the weighted handle base, allowing it to withstand high tension. This is an exceptional artifact for collectors of maritime history, vintage commercial fishing gear, or militaria from the Occupied Japan period.
Good antique/vintage condition. The iron hook remains solid with natural surface oxidization, pitting, and aging appropriate for its maritime history. The weighted brass handle exhibits a beautiful, untouched dark-streaked patina. The structural eyelet loop remains firmly attached and intact. Please review all photos for fine structural and cosmetic details. Please handle this hook very carefully. The tip of the hook is extremely sharp as it was meant to peirce the boney mouth of a large fish.
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