Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Black / White / Nickel fishing spoon #3767

Weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), the metal body of this specimen carries the iconic Eppinger devil head stamp right on its polished surface. This Dardevle Imp, identified by product code 3767, features a vertical split color pattern of black and white on a nickel-plated base. At 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) long, the spoon remains in its original bubble pack, identifying the manufacturer as Eppinger Mfg. Company of Dearborn, Michigan 48126. The lure is unused, though the card displays some age from its time on a shop pegboard. The "Imp" is a mid-sized member of the Dardevle family, equipped with a sharp treble hook and a sturdy split ring for casting or trolling. Notice the specific "Dept. B" address on the Schaefer Highway; these details are a hallmark for collectors tracking the company’s history after its 1959 move from Detroit. The high-contrast black and white face is a traditional choice for creating a strobe-like effect in the water, while the nickel back provides a classic flash.