Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet UV, 3/4oz Chartreuse / Pink / Nickel fishing spoon #12410

Measuring 2 3/4 inches (7 cm), this spoon is finished in a high-visibility Chartreuse with pink dots over a polished nickel base. This Dardevlet model, identified by product code 12410, weighs 3/4 oz (21 g) and features the iconic red devil head stamp, a tribute to the brand's Detroit beginnings under Lou Eppinger in 1906. Designed as a fluorescent UV Glow variant, the specialized paint provides a vivid green luminescence in low-light environments, making it a technical choice for deep water applications. The lure is equipped with a sharp treble hook and a robust split ring, both showing minimal wear. In its current 5/5 condition, the paint is exceptionally clean and the nickel plating on the reverse remains bright. Eppinger uses specific proprietary dies to create the metal's signature oblong shape, which allows for substantial casting distance even in windy conditions.