Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Red / White fishing spoon #3913

A striking red and white striped pattern characterizes the face of this vintage spoon, a color scheme that has remained a cornerstone of the manufacturer's lineup for decades. This Dardevle Spinnie was produced by the Lou J. Eppinger Mfg. Co. in Dearborn, Michigan, and carries the distinctive devil-head logo stamped directly into the metal near the line tie. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length and weighing 1/4 oz (7.1 g) as indicated on the original packaging, the lure's teardrop shape is a familiar sight in North American tackle boxes. The specimen is cataloged under product code 3913 and is unused, still mounted on its authentic retail backing which details the company's historical Michigan roots (Condition 6). Its construction features a concave metal body designed for casting and a sharp treble hook attached via a split ring at the rear. The metal finish is bright and shows no signs of field use, maintaining the integrity of the paint and the silver-toned underside.