Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5200, 1/4oz fishing spoon #10668

Deep translucent blue and polished silver create a sharp, high-contrast split finish on this 1 1/2" (4 cm) vintage spoon. Stamped directly into the metal on the reverse is 'DEVLE-DOG 5200 DETROIT U.S.A.', identifying its origins from the legendary Eppinger manufacturing tradition in Michigan. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), the lure is designed with a concave oblong body that produces a specific wobbling motion when retrieved through the water. This item, assigned product code 10668, is unused and retains its original factory shine across both the painted and nickel-colored surfaces. The hardware consists of a classic silver treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring. Noticing the slight blue paint marks on the silver back near the eyelet gives a glimpse into the manual production methods that have defined the Dardevle brand for over a century.