Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Flutter-Chuck, 1/4oz Nickel / Green fishing spoon #1625

Stamped clearly on the nickel-finished underside of this spoon is the 'Flutter Chuck' name, identifying it as a classic piece of trolling hardware from Eppinger. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (8 g), this 3 1/4" (8 cm) specimen features a distinctive split-color scheme, with a deep green coating covering half of the top side against the polished nickel base. The 'Detroit U.S.A.' marking visible on the metal highlights the brand's early manufacturing period, tying the piece to its original Michigan roots before the company moved to Dearborn in 1959. Cataloged under product code 1625, the spoon is well-preserved with a condition rating of 4/5. Its slender profile and original treble hook are consistent with the high-quality, American-made standards Eppinger has maintained for over a century.