Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Midget, 3/16oz Red / Yellow / Nickel fishing spoon #5428

Nickel-finished metal on the reverse side is stamped with the 'DARDEVLE MIDGET U.S.A.' hallmark, establishing this lure's authentic Eppinger pedigree. Measuring 1 1/2 inches (3.5 cm) and weighing 3/16 oz (6 g), this compact spoon is cataloged under product code 5428. The front face displays a vibrant diagonal pattern of red and yellow, punctuated by the recognizable black devil head logo near the line tie. Its design utilizes proprietary dies developed by the company in Michigan to create a specific concave shape meant for casting or trolling. The hardware is comprised of a dark-toned treble hook and a robust split ring at the rear. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the specimen shows a well-preserved finish with the red and yellow paint retaining its full saturation against the polished metal. This Dardevle model relies on its oblong, concave shape to produce a characteristic wobbling action when retrieved through the water.