Early L.C. Cummins Brass Float
Updated October 18, 2026
This auction ended on November 7, 2026.
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| Lot number | 149 |
| Estimate | 75.00 - 100.00 USD |
| Auction | Fall Tackle Auction - Saturday |
| Date | November 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST |
| Auction house | Blanchard's Auction Service LLC |
| Location | Potsdam, New York |
Advertised as the "Cummins Patent Alarm Fishing Float", this rarely seen 1 5/8" diameter metal bobber was patented by Lawson Cutler Cummins of East Montpelier, Vermont in 1891. With clear "Pat.Aug.11.91" on the base, the condition would be near Ex if not for a sloppy old re-weld/glue, light wear and tarnish. Coming in its original 2 piece round wooden box that's in excellent condition, complete with its very rare original blue fold-out instruction paper. A very difficult turn of the century combination to find.