Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Black / White / Nickel fishing spoon #1363

Measured at 2 1/4" (5.5cm), this spoon carries the high-contrast vertical striping synonymous with the Eppinger brand. Weighing 2/5oz (11g), the Dardevle Imp features a black-white-black pattern with the distinctive devil head logo stamped centered on the white stripe. The reverse side is a polished nickel, providing a reflective flash for casting or trolling. This particular item, identified by product code 1363, is fitted with a single hook rather than a treble, a configuration often chosen by anglers to minimize snags in heavier cover. Still housed within its original retail blister pack, the lure is unused and maintains its factory luster. The packaging itself, printed in both English and French, reflects its distribution history and the brand's heritage in Dearborn, Michigan. You can see the "Fini Dessous" and "Underside Finish" notations on the card, highlighting the importance of the nickel plating on the spoon's concave side.