Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Frog (Yellow / Green / Nickel) fishing spoon #1025

Stamped into the polished nickel-finished back are the words 'DARDEVLE'S IMP U.S.A.', identifying this classic Eppinger spoon. The face features a Frog pattern with a dark green crackle base and bold yellow-rimmed black spots. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), this 1025 model is equipped with a sturdy single hook. The condition is a well-kept 4/5, preserving the bright coloration and clean metallic surface. Lou Eppinger’s proprietary dies give the body its precise concave shape, a design hallmark of the Michigan-based brand since the early 1900s.