Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 7900, 1/4oz Red / Nickel fishing spoon #4081

Stamped clearly on the polished nickel back of this 1/4 oz (7 g) specimen is the 'Devle-Dog 7900' mark, a hallmark of Eppinger’s Detroit, USA manufacturing era. This 1 1/2" (4 cm) spoon features a distinct Red/Nickel color profile, presenting visually as a vibrant orange perimeter surrounding a textured, ruby-red center on the convex side. Cataloged under product code 4081, the lure is equipped with a sturdy split ring and a sharp treble hook. Its 4/5 condition rating reflects a well-preserved finish with minimal signs of handling, maintaining a high level of reflectivity on the metal surface. Eppinger has been a fixture in American tackle since 1906, and the Devle-Dog series is recognized for its solid construction suitable for both casting and trolling. The placement of the 'Detroit U.S.A.' stamp provides a specific historical context to the company’s operations before their 1959 move to Dearborn.