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The Mustad 3674 D is a Norwegian-made double Limerick hook identified on its original manufacturer label as a Hollow Point, Reversed, Ringed Bronzed hook. The photograph shows the characteristic paired Limerick configuration, with two hook points arranged in the reversed double-hook construction around a common ringed eye.
The specimen is documented in size 1/0. The supplied research record gives an overall length of approximately 1.20 inches (30.5 mm) and a gap of approximately 0.40 inches (10.2 mm), but these measurements should be treated as estimated in the photographic record unless the underlying caliper measurements are separately documented.
The original label is particularly valuable because it records the exact historical designation 3674 D, the Hollow Point specification, Reversed construction, Ringed Bronzed finish, 100-hook package designation, and manufacture in Norway. Later Mustad catalogs document the 3674-BR as a Limerick Double Hook, establishing a useful historical-to-modern connection for collectors.
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Straight / Inline Looped | Limerick | Hollow Point | Bronzed
The double Limerick hook consists of two complete bends joined at a single shank and eye assembly. The Limerick bend itself is characterized by an angular, relatively shallow bottom curve with a pronounced inward turn from shank to bend — more acute than the rounded Sproat, more refined than the wide Aberdeen. The hollow point on this model features a concave inner face taper from barb to tip, producing a knife-edge effect that improves purchase on hard-mouthed fish. Round wire in standard gauge provides balanced strength-to-penetration trade-off suitable for bait fishing. The straight eye orientation (inline with the shank plane) is typical of double-hook construction, simplifying the geometry and reducing stress concentration at the eye-shank junction. Standard shank length allows adequate space for bait mounting without excessive material waste.
Known manufactured size range: 1/0 V
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O. Mustad & Son traces its origins to 1832, when Hans Skikkelstad established a nail and steel-wire works near Gjøvik, Norway. The business was taken over by Ole Mustad in 1843, and the ‘& Son’ designation was added in 1874. Fishing-hook production became a major part of the company’s industrial development, particularly after Mathias Topp completed Mustad’s hook-making machine in 1877. Mustad subsequently became a major international hook manufacturer, producing hooks for a wide range of fishing applications. The 3674 D belongs to this broader Norwegian manufacturing tradition and is documented by its original packaging as a product made in Norway.
The 3674 is a Mustad Limerick double-hook pattern. The photographed specimen is specifically marked Qual. 3674 D and is labeled Mustad-Double Limerick Hooks, with Hollow Point, Reversed, Ringed Bronzed construction. Later Mustad documentation identifies the continuing Limerick double-hook pattern as the 3674-BR. A 2023 Mustad trade catalog lists the 3674-BR as the Mustad Limerick Double Hook in sizes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. The evidence therefore supports continuity of the 3674 Limerick double-hook family rather than the previous assertion that the model family disappeared by the 1970s.
The original tan cardstock box, letterpress label, Oslo - Norway address, and overall packaging style indicate vintage Mustad production, but the supplied evidence does not establish a precise 1940-1960 production window. Absence of a barcode is not sufficient to establish a pre-1960 date. A mid-20th-century date should be treated as provisional pending comparison with dated Mustad catalogs or packaging.
The original manufacturer label identifies this specimen as a Mustad Double Limerick Hook, Qual. 3674 D, with a Hollow Point, Reversed construction, Ringed Bronzed finish, and manufacture in Norway. The 3674 Limerick Double Hook family also appears in later Mustad catalogs under the 3674-BR designation.
The double Limerick hook evolved from traditional paired-hook designs used in sea trout and pike fishing throughout northern Europe in the nineteenth century. Mustad’s 3674 D represents an industrialized standardization of this craft concept. The Limerick bend itself originated in Ireland and became widely adopted across Redditch and Norwegian manufacturers by the early twentieth century. Mustad’s adoption of the double configuration suggests influence from sea-trout fishing traditions in Norway and Scotland, where paired hooks were common. The configuration competed with single-hook designs during the mid-twentieth century as anglers debated the merits of doubled hooks versus simpler, more streamlined single-point presentations.
| Silhouette | Hook Model | Match | Analysis | Compare |
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| R1A No. 10 — Partridge R1A Double Limerick | 81% | Compare | ||
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| 3582 No. 2 — Mustad-Double Fly Hooks | 62% | Compare | ||
| 7799 No. 4/0 — Mustad 7799 Double Kirby | 60% | Compare | ||
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Double No. 1/4 Gross — Superfine Cast Steel Double Fish Hooks | 60% | Compare |
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35881 No. true — Double Live Bait Hooks | 72% | Compare |
The Mustad 3674 D was designed for bait fishing, particularly suited to saltwater and large freshwater applications where doubled hooks provided increased strength and hook-setting reliability. The paired bend geometry allowed simultaneous exposure of two hook points in a single package, improving the probability of securing hard-mouthed or active fish. Double hooks saw considerable use in sea trout, pike, and saltwater trolling rigs during the mid-twentieth century.
Trolling rigs, pike fishing, large baitfish presentations
| Hook | Match Quality | Notes |
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| Mustad 3561 Double or comparable modern double-hook bait patterns | Moderate | Modern equivalents have turned-down eyes and tapered construction; hollow point matches but overall geometry is more refined |
Rated 4.5/10 — uncommon, particularly in complete original manufacturer box form. Double-hook designs see modest specialist collector interest from sea-trout and pike fishing historians. The complete box in good condition represents a solid find; loose or carded examples are considerably less valuable.
The 3674 D holds value primarily for collectors interested in Mustad’s mid-century product range and double-hook fishing tradition. Complete manufacturer boxes are genuinely scarce; most surviving stock exists as loose hooks or on sales cards. The 100-hook count, if intact, is a strong positive factor. The bronzed finish and Limerick bend are standard features without novelty appeal, but the double configuration carries historical interest for specialists researching sea-trout and pike tackle.
Limiting factors: double hooks fell from fashion after the 1960s; most collectors prioritize single-hook designs. Size 1/0 is a functional size but not a specialty or rare size. The straight eye is less elegant than turned-down designs valued by fly-fishing collectors. No designer attribution or special marking increases value.
Premium factors: Complete original manufacturer box (vs. loose or carded). Full 100-hook count. Unworn bronzed finish. Clear, legible label. Size range 1/0-4 command modest premiums over 6-10. Variants in other finishes (japanned, nickelled) are marginally rarer.
Rigid manufacturer box with lid and printed label. The label reads: KEY [manufacturer symbol], O. MUSTAD & SON, Manufacturers, Oslo - Norway, Qual. 3674 D, Hollow Point, Mustad-Double Limerick Hooks, 100 1/0 No., Reversed, Ringed Bronzed, Made in Norway. Decorative border of star/cross symbols surrounds the label. The label documents a 100-hook package designation; the physical hook count is not verified by the supplied photographs.
Low ($8): Good condition — opened box, complete or near-complete hook count, light cardstock wear, finish clean.<br />
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High ($22): Excellent condition — unopened or effectively sealed box, full 100-hook count verified, minimal cardstock wear, label legible and bright.<br />
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Premium factors: Complete manufacturer box (not loose or carded); full hook count; size 1/0; unworn bronzed finish; clear label printing.<br />
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Platforms: eBay (both UK and US), specialist vintage tackle dealers, auction house estate sales.<br />
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Confidence: E estimated — limited recent comparable sales data for complete boxed Mustad double hooks. Values inferred from broader Mustad box pricing trends and double-hook specialty appeal.
eBay (primarily UK and European listings); specialist vintage fishing tackle dealers in Scandinavia and the British Isles; online dealer catalogs focused on classic bait and sea-fishing tackle; occasional estate sales and local antique markets in Norway, Sweden, and Britain.
Identify the model from the original label whenever possible: Qual. 3674 D, Hollow Point, Reversed, Ringed Bronzed, and Made in Norway. The hook itself should show the reversed double Limerick configuration and a formed ringed eye. The warm brown finish is consistent with the bronzed designation on the label. The original manufacturer box is an important documentary feature, but its rarity relative to loose stock should be described cautiously unless supported by market evidence.
| P | Photographically verified — Directly observable in the photograph(s) on this page. |
| V | Verified by documentation — Confirmed by manufacturer catalog, spec sheet, or published reference. |
| I | Inferred — A logical deduction from observable or documented evidence, not directly stated. |
| E | Estimated — An approximation based on visual comparison, proportional analysis, or limited data. |
| S | Speculative — A reasoned hypothesis that cannot be confirmed from available evidence. |
Claims with no notation are confirmed by multiple independent sources. All photographs on garrenwood.com are taken on a measurement grid where each square equals 1/10 inch (0.1″ / 2.54 mm).
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