Featured in this lot is this hand crafted George Lawrence Supreme Model 4A fishing creel made in Portland, Oregon in the 1950s. 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. It shows two slots on the back for connecting a carrying strap but does not come with a carrying strap. The front latch shows good condition with the leather being slightly stiff and showing small cracks, but still latches. The back is stamped with the company's logo and the top of the lid is stamped with a number and letter reading, "4A". The front features a metal badge reading, "Established 1857 / The George Lawrence Co. / Portland, Oregon". It shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. It measures 8" L x 15" W x 9 1/2" H and weighs 2 pounds and 8 ounces.