Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Red / White / Copper fishing spoon #8957
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| Product Code (SKU) | 8957 |
| Brand | Eppinger |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1 oz (28 g) |
| Length | 3 1/2" (9 cm) |
| Color | Red / White / Copper |
| Country of origin | USA |
Weighing in at a substantial 1oz (28g), this classic spoon feels solid enough for long casting or deep trolling. The reverse side features a polished copper finish clearly stamped "DARDEVLE DETROIT. U.S.A.", which roots this specific piece to Eppinger's history before the company's move to Dearborn in 1959. On the front, the traditional red-and-white striped pattern is clean, with the iconic devil head logo neatly centered within the cream-colored stripe. Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm), the body maintains its original factory luster with no signs of use on the painted surfaces. This specimen is in unused condition, rating a 5/5 for the collector. Looking at the hardware, the silver-toned treble hook is securely attached via a sturdy split ring at the rear, while the lead end features a clean-drilled line-tie hole. This particular model, identified by product code 8957, carries the heritage of a design that was once trusted enough to be included in wartime aviation survival kits.
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