Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Koho Devle, 1 1/3oz Gold fishing spoon #6433

Tipping the scales at a substantial 1 1/3 oz (40g), this heavy-duty metal spoon is engineered for significant casting distance and depth. Stamped clearly onto the inner concave surface is the "Koho Devle" name and the "Detroit, U.S.A." mark, which places its manufacture during Eppinger's historic period before the company's 1959 move to Dearborn. Measuring 4 1/2" (11.5cm) in length, the body features a brilliant, polished Gold finish that is incredibly well-preserved, earning this specimen a 5/5 condition rating. The hardware is equally stout, featuring a silver-toned treble hook attached via a strong split ring. Identified by product code 6433, this lure represents the classic American craftsmanship established by Lou Eppinger in 1906, designed with a specific oblong shape to serve anglers targeting larger predatory fish.