Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter, 1/16oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #5255

A stamped mark on the nickel-finished backside reading 'DARDEVLE SKEETER DBN MICH' confirms this 1" (2.3 cm) spoon's heritage from Eppinger’s post-1959 Dearborn era. Identified by product code 5255, this dainty lure weighs 1/16 oz (2 g) and carries the classic red and white striped pattern that has defined the brand for decades. The front side is adorned with the iconic black devil head graphic and a faceted jewel eye near the line-tie hole for added light reflection. On the reverse, the polished nickel surface includes a secondary holographic sticker eye. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, boasting vibrant paint and an original treble hook that remains in excellent shape. The manufacturing process uses Eppinger's proprietary dies, ensuring the exact concave shape needed for this specific 1" (2.3 cm) casting model.