Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/2oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #10056

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 displays the classic red and white striped finish that has defined the Eppinger aesthetic for over a century. This 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen, cataloged under product code 10056, features the iconic devil head logo stamped clearly on the white center stripe near the hook. The paint remains vibrant across the concave surface, reflecting a well-preserved condition of 5/5. On the polished nickel reverse, the stamping "COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT U.S.A." is sharp and legible, grounding this lure in its Michigan manufacturing roots. The construction relies on the specific curvature of the spoon to create a distinct wobbling movement during a slow retrieve. The hardware consists of a sturdy, original treble hook secured by a split ring, showing minimal signs of age. This specific model illustrates the proprietary dies used by the company before their 1959 move from Detroit to Dearborn.