Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #3497

Yellow paint adorned with five distinctive red diamonds identifies this pattern, a staple for northern pike and muskellunge hunters. Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm) and weighing 1oz (28g), this Eppinger Dardevle spoon, bearing product code 3497, carries the soul of Detroit-born innovation. On the back, you’ll find the hallmark stamp indicating its origins in Detroit, U.S.A., a detail that dates the design to the company's earlier manufacturing period. The concave metal body is built to create a wobbling action during a steady retrieve. Its finish is well-preserved with a clean surface that shows only minimal signs of use, reflecting a condition of 4/5. Attached is a heavy-duty silver treble hook, secured by a split ring, while the classic devil head logo is visible on the face near the belly. This specimen highlights the proprietary dies Eppinger has used for over a century to maintain the lure's specific geometry and weight distribution.