Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400, 1/2oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #9166

Stamped clearly into the brass-toned reverse side, 'COP-E-CAT 7400 DETROIT U.S.A.' anchors this 1/2 oz (14 g) spoon to its Michigan heritage. This specific Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400, designated by Product Code 9166, showcases the classic Five of Diamonds finish—a bright yellow face adorned with five bold red diamond shapes. The front surface also bears the recognizable black devil head logo, synonymous with Lou Eppinger’s 1906 Detroit founding. Measuring 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm), the spoon’s construction features an oblong, concave body designed for casting and trolling applications. The specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing clean paint on the face and a bright, well-preserved metallic reverse. It remains rigged with its original split ring and treble hook hardware, reflecting the quality of American-made tackle from the mid-20th century.