Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 7600, 1/3oz Gray / Nickel fishing spoon #5782

Scales in silver and gray define the front of a spoon that measures 2 inches (5 cm) in length. This Dardevle Devle Dog weighs 1/3 oz (10 g) and features two prominent yellow eyes with black centers flanking a small bulldog icon. Flipping the metal body over reveals a polished nickel finish stamped with "DEVLE-DOG 7600 DETROIT U.S.A." in clean capital letters. This stamping points to the brand's heritage in Detroit, where Lou Eppinger first began hand-making lures in 1906 before the company's move to Dearborn in 1959. The lure remains in 5/5 condition, retaining its original treble hook and showing its high-quality construction from proprietary dies. For inventory purposes, this specimen is identified by Product Code 5782. Its specific weight and shape are tailored for casting into a variety of freshwater environments.