Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet , 3/4oz Orange Red / Nickel / UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent fishing spoon #4010

A hefty 3/4 oz (21 g) weight provides the casting distance required for covering broad stretches of water. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this Dardevlet spoon carries the historic "DETROIT U.S.A." stamp on its nickel-plated backside, identifying its mid-century manufacturing lineage under the Eppinger name. The top face is coated in a fluorescent orange-red finish, specifically designed for high visibility and UV glow properties in deeper or stained water. Identified by product code 4010, the specimen retains a well-preserved appearance with a condition rating of 4/5. You will notice minor paint loss and surface marks consistent with age, particularly where the metal meets the split rings, yet the original color remains bold and saturated. It is equipped with a classic silver-tone treble hook and robust split rings at both ends, ensuring the hardware is ready for the rigors of casting or trolling. The concave profile of this American-made spoon is the result of Eppinger’s proprietary dies, a design that has remained virtually unchanged since Lou Eppinger’s early days in Michigan.