Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Canadian Spoon, 1/3oz Gold fishing spoon #17985

Three faceted red beads are securely mounted through holes near the base of this vintage brass-toned metal. Stamped into the gold finish, the markings "HERTER'S GLK CANADIAN SPOON" identify this 1/3 oz (10 g) lure as a classic piece of mid-century tackle. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length, the spoon presents in a clean state, earning a 5/5 condition rating. This particular item, identified by product code 17985, was manufactured in Japan, showcasing the distinctive hardware and precise stamping typical of Herter's imports. The build features a robust treble hook attached via a split ring at the bottom, while a second split ring at the narrow head provides the line tie. Its teardrop profile is widest toward the tail, allowing the three red accents to stand out against the polished gold surface.