Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400, 1/2oz Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #16149

Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, the 'COP-E-CAT 7400 DETROIT USA' stamp is clearly visible across the polished nickel back of this vintage spoon. This Eppinger Dardevle model, identified by product code 16149, features an interesting blue-on-blue speckled finish that adds a depth of color quite different from the standard solid patterns. At a weight of 1/2 oz (14 g), the lure is built for effective casting and trolling, a staple for many pike and bass anglers over the decades. The specimen is well-preserved with a 4/5 condition rating, showing only light marks that tell the story of its age without compromising its visual appeal. Looking at the front, the blue paint transitions through different shades, while the reverse side maintains the bright shine of its nickel plating. The original treble hook is intact, attached via a sturdy split ring typical of the durable construction Eppinger is known for.