Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Swiss Spoon , 1/4oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #13370

Stamped clearly on the reverse side with the "HERTER'S SWISS SPOON" mark, this specimen represents a classic design from the mid-century American sporting goods giant. At 2" (5 cm) in length and weighing 1/4 oz (7 g), the nickel-plated body is accented by a vibrant red glass bead eye and a single red paint slash on the lower half of the convex side. Below the manufacturer stamp, a tiny "JAPAN" hallmark identifies its origins, connecting it to the era of high-quality imported tackle commissioned by Herter’s. The hardware is in excellent shape, featuring a bright treble hook attached by a strong split ring. Given a condition rating of 5/5, the lure retains its original reflective finish without visible wear, preserving the integrity of both the metal and the red accents.