Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet 3449, 3/4oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #3449

A vibrant yellow enamel finish instantly identifies the classic "Five of Diamonds" pattern on this specimen. Weighing 3/4oz (21g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), this Dardevle Dardevlet carries the product code 3449. The convex side displays five crisp red diamonds flanking the recognizable red devil head logo, while the back features a polished brass surface with "DARDEVLE" and "MADE IN USA" clearly stamped into the metal. The concave shape is a hallmark of Eppinger’s Michigan-based production, designed to create a specific wobbling action during a slow retrieve. This particular lure is in 5/5 condition, appearing unused with its original nickel-finished treble hook and split ring intact. Since 1906, Eppinger has used proprietary dies to maintain these specific dimensions, a level of quality that once made these spoons standard equipment in military aviation survival kits. The contrast between the bright yellow face and the metallic brass back provides the visual flash needed for pike and other predatory species.