Museum Archive: Vintage Gibbs One Eye Wiggler, 1/2oz nickel/brass/red eye fishing spoon #23240

Half nickel and half brass construction defines the 3" (7.5cm) body of this vintage spoon, which features a clearly stamped brand name on its silver-toned side. Weighing 1/2oz (14g), this mid-century American classic by Gibbs was manufactured before 1970 and represents a distinct era in North American lure design. The namesake characteristic of product code 23240 is the single, translucent red glass bead securely fastened through a port near the nose. This specimen is presented in 4/5 condition, exhibiting a well-preserved surface that shows light, honest signs of age while maintaining the contrast between its two-tone metallic faces. The hardware setup includes a sturdy treble hook and a factory-attached barrel swivel at the line tie. Anglers of the period utilized these heavy-gauge spoons for both casting and trolling, relying on the solid metal build to reach depth without additional weight. The transition between the nickel plating and the raw brass is sharp, a detail often sought by collectors of the One Eye Wiggler series. Each component, from the split rings to the red bead wire, remains intact and structurally sound.