Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie Crystal, 1/3oz Crystal, discontinued in 1980s fishing spoon #5787

Spotted across the body of this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) spoon is the classic hammered 'Crystal' finish, a distinctive pattern that Eppinger unfortunately discontinued back in the 1980s. Weighing in at 1/3oz (9g), this Spinnie model carries the heavy-duty construction that made the Detroit-born brand a staple in North American tackle boxes since 1906. On the reverse, you can clearly see the stamped lettering identifying it as a genuine product of Dearborn, Michigan. The hardware features a single treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring, a setup intended for both casting and trolling applications. Given the vintage nature of this specimen, the surfaces show light signs of previous adventures while remaining well-preserved, earning a condition rating of 4/5. Identified by product code 5787, the lure retains its full structural integrity, from the concave brass-toned body to the clean attachment points.