Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Midget Crystal, 3/16oz Crystal fishing spoon #6785

Weighing exactly 3/16 oz (6 g), this vintage casting spoon represents a classic piece of Michigan angling history from Eppinger. The Dardevle Midget Crystal, identified by product code 6785, measures 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) in length and features a distinct hammered surface on its convex side. This faceted texture is designed to reflect light in multiple directions while the lure is cast or trolled. On the reverse, the brass-toned metal is stamped with "DARDEVLE MIDGET U.S.A." in clean lettering. The specimen is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a bright finish across its textured front and smooth back. A silver-toned treble hook is attached via a split ring at the tail. Lou Eppinger’s legacy in Detroit and later Dearborn is reflected in the durable construction of this small-profile spoon. The nose features a single clean aperture for line attachment, typical for this mid-century design.