Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle King Flutter Devle, 1/3oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #2300

Gleaming nickel plating on the reverse side provides high visibility, a core characteristic of this Eppinger Dardevle King Flutter Devle. Measuring 4" (10 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (9 g), this trolling spoon bears the product code 2300. The specimen is presented in 5/5 condition, with the paint and metal surfaces showing no signs of use. Its face displays the classic Eppinger aesthetic of two vibrant red sections divided by a central white stripe, which features a small fish graphic. The reverse side is stamped with the manufacturer's mark and model name, reflecting the heritage of the Dearborn, Michigan, production line that began in 1906. Constructed with a robust treble hook and split ring hardware, the lure's concave, oblong shape generates a wobbling motion when retrieved through the water. The weight and length proportions are balanced for stability during trolling, a testament to the proprietary dies used in its manufacture.