Crab Wiggler in bright natural crab finish, L-rig with marked U collar and inch worm line tie, if not for an old thin over-varnish this unfished bait would grade Ex-, in a crisp early box stamped 1905, with the Sheridan R. Jones collection stamp on the interior of the lid. And a Vamp "test bait", fished by Sheridan Jones, L-rig, marked lip, VG/VG+, in VG+ box stamped 7509R Vamp with fold out catalog.

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".