Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Detroit, 1oz Green Devle fishing spoon #22493

Stamped deeply into the concave nickel-plated backside, the "DARDEVLE DETROIT, U.S.A." text confirms this spoon's vintage pedigree from the early Eppinger era. Weighing in at 1oz (28g) and measuring 3 1/2" (9cm), the lure sports the iconic Green Devle finish—a diagonal forest green stripe set against a cream-colored base. This specific specimen, product code 22493, is in 4/5 condition, showing light surface marks on the painted side and some minor signs of use on the metal, though it remains a very clean example for any tackle box. The hardware features a single large treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring at the base. Because of the Detroit stamping, we can trace its lineage back to the original manufacturing location used before the brand's relocation in 1959. The nose of the spoon includes a clean-drilled line-tie hole, ready for a snap swivel or direct knot, while the overall heft makes it a substantial choice for casting or trolling for larger freshwater predators.