Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5300, 1/3oz Pearl (Rainbow Pearl) fishing spoon #0748

Stamped clearly into the polished metal underside are the markings "DEVLE DOG 5300" and "DETROIT U.S.A.", firmly rooting this specimen in the heritage of Eppinger’s Michigan manufacturing. Measuring 2" (5 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the spoon features a Pearl (Rainbow Pearl) finish that blends soft washes of pink, pale yellow, and muted blue-grey across its iridescent surface. The iconic devil head logo remains visible near the center of the spoon's face. This casting lure, identified by product code 0748, retains its original hardware including a sturdy split ring and a silver-tone treble hook. Eppinger's proprietary dies produced this specific oblong silhouette, a hallmark of the brand since Lou Eppinger began hand-making lures in his Detroit basement back in 1906. The condition is rated at 4/5, as the finish remains clean and the multi-colored pearl effect still reflects light effectively.