Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Red / Ivory / Nickel fishing spoon #2559

Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm) in length, this classic spoon features the unmistakable teardrop shape that has defined Eppinger's legacy since 1906. This particular Dardevle, cataloged as product code 2559, remains in its original packaging and is unused. The ivory finish is topped with a bold red tip, a color scheme often favored for visibility in varying conditions, while the nickel back provides a sharp reflective flash for clear water. Weighing in at 1oz (28g), the heavy-gauge construction is designed for long-distance casting and deep-water trolling. The stamping on the metal body includes the iconic devil head logo, a mark of authenticity for a brand that famously supplied survival kits for aviators during wartime. Attached at the rear is a sturdy, sharp treble hook. Since the company’s move to Dearborn, Michigan, in 1959, the manufacturing process has continued to utilize proprietary dies to ensure the specific concave curvature that generates its signature movement.