Auction Information
Lures, Fishing Items, Coins & Collectables
The Steffen Group
STEFFENGRP.COM
Lifetime Collection Of Jack Schmidt
Outstanding Lures, Fishing Items, Coins & Collectables
Online Bidding Open July 11th To 18th - First Item Ending at 1:00 PM
ONLINE BIDDING LINK:
https://steffengrp.hibid.com/catalog/754412/jack-schmidt-lifefime-collection-auction
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
INSPECTION LOCATION: 2155 N. Main Street #4 | Bluffton, IN 46714
INSPECTION DATES: The personal property will be available for preview on the following date at 1169 North Main Street #9, Bluffton, Indiana:
Saturday, July 11th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Facebook Live Video at 11:45 am
Online Bidding
The auction will be held online via steffengrp.com using the Hibid Platform. Items are located at 2155 North Main Street #4, Bluffton, Indiana.
Auction Inspection
Inspection Location: 2155 N. Main Street #4 | Bluffton, IN 46714
The personal property will be available for preview on the following date at 1169 North Main Street #9, Bluffton, Indiana:
Saturday, July 11th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Facebook Live Video at 11:45 am
Outstanding Fishing Lure Collection
Featured Lures:
Heddon Luny Frog; Lloyd & Company Hungry Jack; Shakespeare Wakazoo Spinner; Creek Chub Day/Night Injured Minnow; Shakespeare Punkinseed; Early Skinner Metal Baits; Heddon Zig Wag; Indianapolis Carter Baits;
Multiples Of All Brands. Many With Original Boxes.
Manufacturers Include: South Bend, Heddon, Pflueger, River Runt, Creek Chub, Bagley, Rebel & Others.
Multiple Spinner Baits; Bass Baits; Jitterbugs; Divers; Americana Lures; Contemporary Lures; Many Rare & Collectable Lures; Many Unusual Colors.
Rods & Reels
Over 70 Reels. Many With Original Boxes.
Manufacturers Include: Ambassadeur, Schimano, South Bend, Lews, Pflueger Counter Balance And Others.
Over 100 Fishing Rods; Salt Water Fishing Rods; Fly Rods; Collapsible Rods; Metal Rods.
Fishing, Hunting, Sportsman, & Lake Items
Early Bobbers; Fishing Tins; Over 25 Tackle Boxes (Many With Lures & Supplies); Porcupine Bobbers; Plastic Bobbers; Rod Carriers; High Quality Fishing Advertising & Ephemera; Signed & Numbered Heddon Punkinseed Print; Two Other Signed & Numbered Heddon Prints; Fish Decoys; Very Large Hooks; Wicker Fish Basket; Vintage Fishing Books & Advertising; Vintage Fishing Line; Exceptional Wall Decorations; Multiple Bait Boxes Including Rare Shakespeare; Collapsible Fishing Throw Net; Two 6 Or 12 Volt Trolling Motor; Empty Lure Boxes; Empty Reel Boxes; Reel Faces; Lead Fish Drag Weight; Multiple Plano Fishing Lure Storage Boxes; Over 10 Lure Display Cases; Beautiful Vintage Lure Display Cabinet With Glass Door; Highly Detailed Fishing Prints; Photo Albums With Hunting & Fishing Articles & Advertising; Five Custom Made Lighted Display Wall Mount Cabinets With Glass Shelves; Two Small Wall Mount Display Cabinets; Custom Fishing Reel Display Case; Table Top Display Case; Folding Display Travel Cases.
Coins: Gold, Silver, & Proof Sets
-All Coins Are Kept Off Site-
Twelve Gold Coins; Indian Head Pennies; Large Half Cents; Large Cents; HOBO Indian Head Nickel; Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars; Quarters; Dimes; Liberty Nickels; Buffalo Nickels; Sacagawea Dollars; Walking Silver Dollars.
Die Cast & Collectable Cars
Over 200 Unique, Highly Detailed Collector Cars.
Commemorative Coins & Collectables
Large Collection Of Littleton Collectable Coins; Patriotic Large Scale Coins; Golden Bills; Gold Plated Indian Head Nickel Coins; Proof Sets From All Over The World; Civil War Coin Collection; Coins Of The Bible Collection; NFL Collector Coins; Presidential Collector Coins; Trump Collector Coins; Gold Plated Nickels; John Deere Collector Coins; Military Collector Coins; Many Other Topics Of Collector Coins; Bradford Exchange All-New U.S. $2 Statehood Bills With Display Box; Legends Of The West Coins; Civil War Coin Collection; World War 2 Coin Collection; Ware of 1812 Coin Collection; Korean War Coin Collection; Mayas Large Scale Coin Collection With Box; Life Of Lincoln Coins;
Important Pickup Information
To ensure a smooth auction pickup experience, please review the following instructions carefully:
Pickup Time
Pickup will be on Monday, July 20th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be no additional pickup times. Please make sure that you have the ability to pick the items up on this date prior to bidding.
Bring Your Own Loading Assistance
* You are responsible for loading your own items, including furniture and heavy items.
*While The Steffen Group staff will be on-site to direct and facilitate the pickup process, unfortunately, they will not be able to assist in loading items.
*If you are unable to load the items yourself or do not have the necessary help, please do not bid.
Packing Materials
You must supply your own packing materials, including boxes, bubble wrap, or other protective items necessary for transporting your purchases.
These guidelines aim to ensure a seamless and efficient pickup process while maintaining fairness for all bidders. Be prepared and adhere to the rules for a hassle-free experience.
For additional resources or questions, please contact the auction office in advance.
AUCTIONEER'S NOTE:
Jack Schmidt, now 94 years old, began collecting fishing lures in 1970 after the loss of his father's treasured tackle box in a garage fire in 1968. A lifelong enthusiast of the hobby, Jack is a lifetime member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC). Over the years, he and his wife traveled to numerous national lure conventions, where they enjoyed buying, trading, and occasionally selling lures while building an impressive collection. Jack's favorite lure company is Heddon Manufacturing of Dowagiac, Michigan, and his prized favorite lure is the iconic Pumpkin Seed. Beyond his passion for antique fishing lures, Jack also enjoys collecting coins and metal die-cast cars, reflecting a lifelong appreciation for history, craftsmanship, and collectibles.
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