Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Orange / Yellow / Nickel fishing spoon #4159

Vibrant orange and yellow pigments characterize the face of this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) spoon, which features a distinct hex-pattern scale overlay on the yellow half. Centered on the body is the unmistakable black devil head logo, the trademark of Eppinger since Lou Eppinger began crafting lures in Michigan in 1906. Flipping the metal reveals a polished nickel back deeply stamped with "DARDEVLE SPINNIE U.S.A." in clean, block lettering. Identified by product code 4159, this lure weighs 1/3oz (9g) and is rated at a 4/5 condition, retaining a high-gloss finish and sharp stamps. The hardware consists of a classic bronze-toned treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring. Like all Dardevle spoons, this specimen was manufactured in the USA using the company's proprietary dies to ensure the precise concave shape required for its specific weight and balance. The nose is finished with a simple, clean-punched line-tie hole typical of the Spinnie series.