Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter, 1/32oz fishing spoon #18587

Stamped with the "DARDEVLE SKEETER U.S.A." mark on its polished silver-toned back, this miniature spoon reflects the Detroit-born legacy of Lou Eppinger's 1906 workshop. The front displays a smooth gradient finish, blending from a sunny yellow into a deep orange, accented by the iconic imp logo. At a length of 1" (2.3 cm) and a weight of 1/32 oz (1 g), it is an ideal candidate for light-line casting where a smaller profile is necessary. Given its 5/5 condition rating, the finish remains bright and the stamped lettering on the reverse is sharp and legible. This specimen, carrying product code 18587, represents one of the many styles produced by the company, which once provided lures for government aviation survival kits due to their proven effectiveness. The hardware consists of a single small treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring.