Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet , 3/4oz Crystal (Silver Scale) fishing spoon #0334

Adorned with a hammered "Crystal" silver scale finish, this classic spoon reflects light across its dimpled surface to catch the eye of deep-water predators. This 3/4 oz (21 g) casting spoon measures 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) and features the iconic oblong, concave profile that Eppinger has refined in Michigan since the company's founding in 1906. Labeled under product code 0334, this Dardevle Dardevlet specimen represents the reliable craftsmanship Lou Eppinger pioneered in his Detroit basement. Looking closely at the hardware, the textured finish and dark treble hook remain in solid 4/5 condition. The heavy-gauge metal construction is intended for a slow, steady retrieve, a testament to a design so effective it was once included in United States military aviation survival kits. The hook is securely mounted to the base of the teardrop-shaped body via a sturdy split ring.