2 1/2" Midget Tango (unfished Ex), victory finish, in an early white 2pc box, with the color stamping lightly crossed out and "#25 Victory Finish" handwritten in script, appearing to be factory, with "Victory Midget Tango" also written on the box bottom underside in early pen and ink. The crisp box grades Ex- and includes the Sheridan R. Jones collection stamp on the interior of the lid.

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".