Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet Crystal, 3/4oz Crystal fishing spoon #13498

Faceted and hammered to catch every glint of light, the "Crystal" finish on this 3/4 oz (21 g) spoon is a classic attractor for predatory species. Measuring exactly 2 3/4" (7 cm), the lure’s teardrop silhouette is immediately recognizable to any veteran angler who has ever targeted pike or lake trout. On the reverse side, the authentic stamp clearly marking it from Eppinger in Detroit, USA, anchors this piece to the company’s early history before their 1959 move to Dearborn. Presenting in 4/5 condition, the metal surface maintains its bright reflective quality with very light signs of age. A bronze-tone treble hook is attached via a sturdy split ring, designed for the heavy-duty demands of casting or trolling. The concave inner surface is what creates the signature side-to-side wobble, a design feature Lou Eppinger perfected in his basement over a century ago. Cataloged under product code 13498, this specimen is a prime example of the American-made tackle that was once so trusted it was included in WWII aviation survival kits.