Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/3oz Five of Diamonds (Yellow / Black / Brass) fishing spoon #7524

Five black diamonds set against a yellow background mark the distinctive 'Five of Diamonds' pattern on a vintage casting spoon. This Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, listed under product code 7524, has a weight of 1/3 oz (10 g) and a length of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm). The front features the signature devil head logo, while the reverse side showcases a brass body stamped with 'COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT USA.' This stamp links the lure to the company’s history in Detroit prior to their 1959 relocation. A split ring connects a sharp silver treble hook to the tail of the brass blank. This particular specimen is unused and remains in condition 6. The proprietary dies used by Eppinger ensure the specific concave shape required for casting remains consistent across their century-long production history.