Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle-Dog 5300, 1/3oz nickel/blue fishing spoon #18507

Polished nickel and a textured blue finish split this 1/3 oz (10 g) casting spoon right down the middle. This Eppinger Dardevle Devle-Dog 5300, product code 18507, carries the deeply pressed "DEVLE-DOG 5300 DETROIT U.S.A." stamp on its concave reverse side, dating it to a specific era of the brand's manufacturing history. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the specimen features a checkered diamond pattern on the blue-painted half to create a distinct light reflection compared to the mirrored nickel side. With a condition rating of 5/5, the lure is well-preserved, showing a bright, clean surface and a sharp bronze-finished treble hook. The split ring and line-tie hole are free of wear, reflecting the standards of Eppinger’s American-made hardware.