Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Cape Hatteras Japan S22, 1 1/2oz fishing spoon #19286

Measuring 4" (10 cm) in length, the spoon features a deep "Herter's Cape Hatteras Japan" stamping across its polished silver underside. A heavy-duty treble hook hangs from a split ring at the tail, which is stamped with the "S-22" model identifier near the hardware. The front surface is defined by a tight honeycomb dimple pattern that provides a textured look against the chrome finish. Maintained in 5/5 condition, the lure shows the high-quality plating typical of Herter’s mid-century Japanese production line. At a weight of 1 1/2 oz (42 g), the solid metal construction was intended for deep-water jigging or long-range casting into the surf. This Product Code 19286 specimen includes a standard line tie hole at the nose, keeping the profile sleek and functional.