Tooley's Bunty Darter

A very rare bait and box from L.J. Tooley of Detroit, Michigan. The unique wood lure, dating from the teens, measures 2 1/2" in length, is finished in red/white, and is rigged with surface mounted cup

Scarce Spinnered Bunty Bait from L. J. Tooley of Detroit, MI., measuring 2-1/4" in length, unmarked front mounted spinner, unique red painted surface mounted cup hardware finished in yellow with red t

Referred to in Creek Chub reference as a Tarpon Darter, this uncataloged big game lure is finished in beautiful brilliant greenback, 4 3/8" in length, with a much larger diameter than the cataloged Da

Coming in a rare "Pat. Applied For" box, first version, solid with vivid printing on the top and end labels, about VG+. The cork head/wood body lure is finished in frog spot, with belly stamped "Pat.

Extremely rare, dubbed the “Luminous Black Frog Darter”, this exact lure is pictured on page 137 of The "Special" World of Creek Chub Lures. The luminous spots still glow, with light wear/

John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Black-Bellied Darter," No. 64, Plate 316, Amsterdam edition, presented in a gilt and ebonized frame, H.- 37 in., W.- 23 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 49 in., W.- 36 i

Cartography and topography. TOOLEY (R V) My Head is a Map, 1973, small 4to, one of 30 numbered copies specially bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, signed by Tooley; CHUBB (T) The Printed Maps in the At

Extraordinary uncataloged frog finish on this extremely rare Darter. This exact lure appears in The “Special” World of Creek Chub Lures on page 137, a unique spotted green back blended to

CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'The Great Fire in Southwark - Plan of the Buildings Destroyed, from an actual survey by J.T. Loveday Esq. (of the Phoenix Fire Office)' A map of the 1861 Tooley Street

Desert Landscape, oil on canvasboard, 16 x 20, signed lower left: Mary Darter Coleman, Fort Worth native Coleman (née Darter) graduated from Texas Christian University, before moving to New York City

Exceptional color on this wood model with painted eyes and foil back label, finished in uncataloged mackerel, available on large saltwater baits after 1969, but requiring a Special Order on the Darter

Style H, yellow perch, good glass eyes (VG+), and a no-eye Darter, red head old red side? (Ex-).

Uncataloged brilliant greenback with extremely rare factory black bead eyes - this exact lure is pictured in Creek Chub Lures & Collectibles on page 73. Condition is at least VG+ due to a small mouth

"California Eucalyptus Trees" Oil on canvas laid to masonite Signed lower left: Mary Darter Coleman, titled by repute 16" H x 20" W Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA. Exhibitions: Muckentha

Signed Mary Darter Coleman Oil on Board - M.Coleman(1893-1956), CA Desert Oil on Board , Framed 25'' x 21'' , Sight 20'' x 16''

References, Magazines. Ronald Vere Tooley, [Lot of 67] The Map Collector, 1978-96 (published). Printed Color. The Map Collector magazine was founded by Ronald Vere Tooley in 1977. Over the next two de

Mary Darter Coleman; 20thC. American Oil Harbor Scene Signed. Mary Suehanna Darter Coleman(1893-1956) oil on board. Boats at Dock. Signed lower left; 12in. X 16in.(image), 16.25in. X 20.25in.(framed)

John James Audubon (1785-1851), "Black-bellied Darter," No. 64, Plate 316, Amsterdam edition, plastic wrapped, H.- 39 7/8 in., W.- 26 3/4 in.

Rare spinnered Darter in pearl, unfished Ex. Coming in an incorrect 711 marked box, about VG+, that has 2034S handwritten on the end flaps, with a foldout catalog.

Antique Barracuda painted wood fishing lure, glass eyes. Condition: Some chipping to paint. Dimensions: L 4"

Lot of 6 Pikie Minnows, 1 Darter and 1 Plunker

Attractive lures in photo realistic finish; black, blue, pearl, and black, brown, pearl. Side stamped Creek Chub Darter. Dimensions: 4"L Country of Origin: Indiana, USA Manufacturer: Creek Chub Bait C

Creek Chub Baby Darter plastic with two hooks and frog finish. Longer wood plug, believed to be South Bend, in frog finish, three hooks, and measuring 4"L.

Antique Creek Chub Darter Fishing Lure