Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #13844

A honeycomb scale pattern in blue defines the face of this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) casting spoon. Eppinger’s craftsmanship is visible in the iconic devil head logo printed over the blue finish, a symbol used by the Michigan-based company since its early days in Detroit. Turning the lure over reveals a clean nickel back stamped with 'DARDEVLE SPINNIE U.S.A.', confirming its heritage and specific model designation. This specimen, identified by product code 13844, weighs 1/3oz (9g) and maintains a condition rating of 5/5. The original treble hook is securely attached via a brass-toned split ring at the rear. The concave profile is a result of the proprietary dies Eppinger has used for over a century to ensure the specific water displacement required for casting and trolling applications.