Museum Archive: Vintage Al's gold fish, 1/4oz nickel fishing spoon #23250

Measuring exactly 2" (5 cm) in length, the nickel plating on this spoon displays a series of embossed scale patterns and a stylized gill plate that define its classic fish-shaped profile. Stamped on the concave reverse side is the identifying mark "AL'S GOLDFISH PAT. 2,548,605," an reference to the original 1952 design that eventually secured a place in Field and Stream’s list of the 50 greatest lures of all time. Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g), the solid metal body provides substantial density for casting into varied water conditions. A treble hook is secured to the tail end via a sturdy split ring, while the head features a clean line-tie hole. This specimen, assigned product code 23250, exhibits a well-preserved surface with only minor signs of handling, resulting in a condition rating of 4/5. The engraved eye and scale details remain crisp across the reflective finish.