Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet , 2/3oz Yellow / Green / Nickel fishing spoon #11798

Dressed in a yellow and green scale pattern over an orange-hued base, this vintage spoon exemplifies the craftsmanship that made Detroit a hub for tackle innovation. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet carries the iconic black devil head logo on its face, a hallmark for collectors and anglers targeting pike or salmon. Weighing 2/3oz (19g), the spoon features a concave metal body that transitions to a polished nickel finish on the reverse side. The back is stamped with DARDEVLET and DETROIT, U.S.A., signifying its production history before the company relocated in 1959. This specimen, assigned Product Code 11798, remains in excellent condition with a rating of 5/5, boasting vibrant paint and a clean metal surface. It comes rigged with a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, suitable for various casting and trolling techniques.