Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet Klicker, 3/4oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #8428

Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), the classic red and white striped paint on this Eppinger Dardevlet Klicker provides a high-contrast visual that has been a tackle box staple since the early 1900s. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this specific specimen, bearing product code 8428, is the distinctive "Klicker" variant, identifiable by the dual silver-toned sonic blades attached to the rear split ring. These additional blades are designed to create extra flash and sound while the spoon is retrieved through the water. The convex front face displays the iconic devil head logo centered on the white stripe, while the reverse side features a polished nickel finish stamped with "DARDEVLET" and the Eppinger manufacturer mark. This American-made construction harkens back to the brand's Detroit and Dearborn roots, where quality was high enough that the U.S. government once included these lures in aviation survival kits. The hardware includes a durable treble hook and robust split rings. This lure is in 5/5 condition, exhibiting a clean, vibrant finish on the painted side and a mirror-like shine on the nickel-plated back. Every stamp and marking remains sharp and legible, making it an excellent example of this functional sonic design.