Vintage Victor ATCO Red Metal Tackle Box 2 Tray Fishing Tool Box Lititz PA USA

A classic piece of mid-century fishing gear: a red painted-steel tackle box from Victor, the name the Animal Trap Company of America in Lititz, Pennsylvania put on its well-known mousetraps and on a line of sturdy tackle boxes. Two cream plastic cantilever trays swing out as you lift the lid, giving quick access to 15 compartments for hooks, lures and sinkers. It could carry tackle on the water again, hold tools or craft supplies in the workshop, or sit on a shelf as rustic fishing-cabin decor.

Details

• The handle plate is embossed Lititz PA USA, and the front latch is stamped Excelsior, Stamford, Conn., U.S.A. Painted steel body with a metal handle and latch, red with cream trays.
• Both trays are present.
• The box is empty and sold as shown, with no tackle included.
• Weighs just under 4 lb.

Condition: Used and well loved. Heavy paint loss and rust on the bottom and along the edges, scratches on the body, a flaked patch beside the handle plate, rust on the hinges and latch, and a rust stain inside the base. The plastic trays are stained. See the photos for the full picture.

Flaws: Rust.

The photos are part of the description, and it will be packed with care.