Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Gold fishing spoon #8763

A weight of 1oz (28g) provides the necessary heft for long, accurate casts with this 3 1/2" (9cm) gold-finished spoon. Stamped directly into the metal on the back are the 'Dardevle' and 'Detroit' markings, along with the '1oz.' weight designation, highlighting its vintage Michigan production before the brand's relocation. On the front, the famous devil head logo remains sharp, centered on the upper portion of the polished gold body. This specimen, assigned product code 8763, shows minor signs of handling that add to its historical charm while maintaining a bright, reflective surface, resulting in a solid condition rating of 4/5. The hardware consists of a single treble hook attached by a split ring at the wider end of the concave, oblong body. Every curve of this American-made classic reflects the manufacturing standards Eppinger established in the early 20th century for lures designed for heavy-duty casting and trolling.