Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle-Dog 5400, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #17421

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, the Eppinger Dardevle Devle-Dog 5400 is a substantial piece of angling history from the original Detroit workshops. This nickel-plated spoon, identified by product code 17421, tips the scales at 1/2oz (14g) and presents a clean, reflective surface with a condition rating of 5/5. The reverse side features the authentic "DEVLE DOG" and "DETROIT U.S.A." stamps, signifying its production heritage before the company’s 1959 relocation. A hallmark of these early pieces is the treble hook assembly, which is finished with a brassy solder wrap at the base of the shank. The concave, oblong shape is designed for a steady retrieve, and the metal hardware, including the split ring at the tail and the attachment point at the head, remains bright and free of oxidation.