Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Trolldevle, 1 1/3oz Red Devle fishing spoon #19281

Stamped clearly on the concave reverse side is the 'TROLL DEVLE' name and 'DETROIT, U.S.A.' marking, which helps date this piece to the era before Eppinger's 1959 relocation. Weighing in at a substantial 1 1/3 oz (40 g), this 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) spoon was engineered for trolling depths or heavy casting applications. The face showcases the traditional 'Red Devle' finish, with its bold red outer sections and a cream-white central stripe. Centered on that white paint, the sharp black devil head logo remains clear and well-defined. A 5/5 condition rating is well-deserved for this specimen, which carries product code 19281 and appears remarkably clean aside from a tiny bit of character visible on the painted tip. The back of the lure is highly polished, providing a bright silver contrast to the iconic painted front. A heavy-duty, large-gauge treble hook is attached at the rear with a strong split ring, built to withstand the fight of larger freshwater game fish.