Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Pearl (Rainbow Pearl / Nickel) fishing spoon #1597

Weighty and substantial at 1oz (28g), this classic spoon provides the heft needed for long casts into deep water. The face is finished in a Pearl (Rainbow Pearl) pattern, featuring soft blue, yellow, and pink airbrushed spots that break up the white base. On the reverse, the nickel-finished metal is deeply stamped with "DARDEVLE DETROIT, USA," a detail that ties this 3 1/2" (9cm) specimen back to the brand's original production era before the 1959 move to Dearborn. This product code 1597 lure features the iconic devil head logo printed prominently on the concave side. Condition is a well-maintained 4/5, as the paint retains its original luster with only minor surface marks typical of its journey through a tackle box. Given the bright nickel back, it is a traditional choice for fishing in clear water where flash is essential. The spoon is rigged with a robust silver-tone treble hook and split ring.