Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet Klicker, 3/4oz Red / Black / Nickel fishing spoon #4220

Orange paint with a series of bold black polka dots covers the convex side of this classic 3/4 oz (21 g) spoon. Stamped clearly on the reverse is the "DARDEVLET" name along with the "MADE IN USA" origin, a hallmark of Eppinger, the Michigan-based company founded in 1906. The 4220 model is distinguished by its "Klicker" configuration, which adds two small silver sonic blades to the split rings near the treble hook for additional flash and sound. At 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the hardware remains robust and the finish is in 5/5 condition, retaining the vividness of the top-side pigment. An impressed devil head logo sits near the hook-end, a detail that collectors always look for to verify authentic vintage Eppinger production. The back's polished nickel surface provides a clean, reflective contrast intended to draw attention in varying light conditions.