Lot #19: Vintage UMCO 205U Tackle Box Loaded w/ Vintage Fishing Tackle, Lures & Vintage Curiosities

Fantastic vintage UMCO 205U three-tray fishing tackle box, loaded with an eclectic assortment of vintage fishing tackle, lures, weights, floats, hooks, fishing line, accessories and an assortment of wonderfully old fishing-related odds and ends. The green textured UMCO case features gold-tone hardware, original handle and three-tier cantilever tray system, with the trays opening outward for access to the numerous compartments. The trays naturally lean back toward the open lid when extended, consistent with the design of this style of tackle box. And this is where this lot gets particularly fun… Inside is far more than a collection of modern fishing gear. The box contains a fascinating assortment of older tackle and vintage containers, including assorted packaged and loose lures, sinkers and weights, floats, hooks, fishing accessories, line and other tackle. Among the contents are vintage Spinning Jitterbug and Hula Popper packages, a Caribou(n) Ribbon tin/container, assorted older bottles and fishing-related packaging, wooden/cork floats and numerous other pieces. There are also some wonderfully unusual vintage curiosities tucked throughout the box, including an old first-aid kit, a small bottle marked “POISON,” an Esso box/container and other vintage tins, bottles and miscellaneous pieces that add considerable character to the collection. The contents have not been sorted, researched or individually identified, so there may well be additional interesting pieces hiding among the tackle. This is a terrific opportunity for the vintage fishing enthusiast, tackle collector, picker or anyone who enjoys digging through an old box and discovering what the previous owner considered worth keeping. The tackle box and contents are being sold together as photographed. Expect age-related wear, scratches, scuffs, tarnishing, surface dirt and general signs of use consistent with an older tackle collection. Some tackle and packaging may show additional wear or deterioration. Please examine all photographs carefully. The photographs form an important part of the description and show the extensive assortment included in this lot. CC Pickup category timeslot {A}