One of the nicest condition Wiggler introductory boxes to come to auction, crisp and bright, 4 5/8", marked PAT. PENDING, end marked "Creek Chub Wiggler" Natural No. C. C. Price 85 Cents", Ex condition with very minor wear/soiling, and including the Sheridan R. Jones collection stamp on the interior of the lid. The Wiggler is equally as nice, finished in early golden shiner, aged to a beautiful brown/copper color, with bold red hand painted gill marks, unmarked lip, belly washer, simple screw eye tail hook hanger and good white iris glass eyes, shiny Ex, definitely unfished. Also included is a 1919 large format fold out catalog, about Ex- overall. This exact combination is featured in "The Life and Legend of Sheridan R. Jones" on page 53. This box and bait date to the first years of production, extremely rare in this condition.

From the Sheridan Jones Collection.

Referred to as "America's pioneering outdoor writer", Sheridan Jones (1881-1958) was certainly one of the most respected and prolific angling writers of his era. Many of the lures offered in this auction, where noted, were personally owned by Jones. Several were given to the esteemed author and outdoor writer for his professional opinion, others as gifts by lure makers vying for his favor. Stated best by author Joseph Hilko in his 2010 book The Life and Legend of Sheridan R. Jones: "Jones' legacy as an educator, naturalist, professional writer and world-class angler is worthy of remembrance today".