Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Glass Eye Spoon, 2/5oz nickel/red eyes fishing spoon #22959

Stamped with "HERTER'S JAPAN" on its concave side, this spoon reflects the high standard of mid-century Japanese manufacturing for the classic American outdoorsman. The nickel finish provides a mirror-like surface across the 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) body, which is notably equipped with two faceted red glass beads. These "eyes" are meticulously secured to the front of the lure using wire pins, a signature design element of the Glass Eye Spoon, Product Code 22959. Weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), the metal body is paired with a bronze-finished treble hook and heavy-duty split rings. The condition is rated at 5/5, showing a bright, well-preserved finish and clear glass components. The placement of the glass beads on the convex side serves to break up the flash, a technique Herter's utilized to distinguish their spoons from standard flat-metal designs.