Featured in this lot is this George Lawrence Company Number 15 fishing creel from the 1940s. From 1923 to 1954, the Lawrence Company was a leading manufacturer of Oregon creels in Portland. The George Lawrence Company, founded in 1857 in Portland, Oregon, was known for creating high-quality leather items, such as fishing creels. Their creels made between 1923 and 1954, are renowned for their superior craftsmanship and design. These creels have finely woven wicker baskets accented by saddle leather components. The leather is frequently tooled or embossed, revealing exquisite designs and exceptional craftsmanship. This creel features a split willow weave and leather construction and an open section in the top for throwing fish in and a handle on the back for easy carrying. The carrying handle has been broken. The tooled leather shows geometric designs and features a metal and leather belt buckle on the front to secure the lid. The back is stamped reading, "Established 1857 / The Geo. Lawrence Co. / Portland, OR." and is stamped with the model number reading, "15". A shoulder strap is housed in the creel and can be connected through the back through two small slots. The creel shows good condition overall with little wear present and the only damage being the broken carrying handle. It measures 8" L x 15" W x 9 3/8" H and weighs 2 pounds and 8 ounces.