Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Green fishing spoon #20804

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), this mid-century classic from Eppinger shows the honest wear of a tackle box staple. This Dardevle Spinnie, assigned product code 20804, measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and features a green finish punctuated by a bold diagonal white stripe across its concave face. Turning the lure over reveals the deep, clear stamping of "DARDEVLE SPINNIE U.S.A." into the polished silver-toned metal. The hardware consists of a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, showing the quality manufacturing Detroit-based Lou Eppinger made famous. With a condition rating of 4/5, the enamel shows some light chipping along the edges and a few marks on the main body, while the metal reverse remains bright and clean. This specific color pattern is a frequent choice for anglers working clear to stained waters where high-contrast finishes are needed for visibility.