Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Crystal (Silver Scale) fishing spoon #0010

A textured Crystal (Silver Scale) finish provides high-flash visibility for this 1/3 oz (9 g) Dardevle Spinnie. Identified by product code 0010, the lure features a signature hammered scale pattern that Eppinger has been refining since Lou Eppinger began hand-making lures in his Detroit basement in 1906. This specimen measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and is built using the manufacturer's proprietary dies to ensure the classic concave spoon shape. The silver-toned surface is in 5/5 condition, showing off the light-reflecting qualities that make it well-suited for clear water applications. A sharp treble hook is attached at the rear via a sturdy split ring, ready for use. This model's design carries the same legacy as the spoons once chosen by the U.S. government for military aviation survival kits during wartime.