Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Finnish Herring fishing spoon #19707

Finnish Herring finish is the defining aesthetic of this vintage Eppinger spoon, featuring a detailed silver scale pattern that transitions into a deep blue border. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this specific model carries the product code 19707. The face of the lure is further accented by a prominent yellow eye with a black pupil and a touch of reddish-brown paint near the line tie. On the reverse side, the metal is clearly stamped with "DARDEVLE SPINNE U.S.A.", a mark of its origin from the long-standing Michigan-based manufacturer. The hardware consists of a sharp treble hook attached via a sturdy metal split ring. In terms of preservation, the condition is a top-tier 5/5, showing a remarkably clean surface on both the painted side and the polished metal back. This Spinnie size is a versatile choice for casting in various water clarities where the high-contrast blue and silver can be effectively utilized.