Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Canadian Spoon (Japan), 1/3oz Gold fishing spoon #17754

Gold-plated brass surfaces characterize this specimen, stamped clearly with the manufacturer's hallmark on the convex side. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), this Herter's Canadian Spoon represents a fascinating era of post-war production when American companies frequently contracted Japanese craftsmen. You can find the "JAPAN" origin stamp on the concave inner side near the bottom split ring. Four distinctive red glass beads are set into the upper portion of the lure body, each secured by individual wire pins visible from the reverse. The spoon is rigged with a robust treble hook and a barrel swivel at the head for direct line connection, typical for the 17754 product code. In a condition rated 5/5, the finish remains bright and clear, reflecting the high-quality metalwork associated with mid-century Herter's imports.