Museum Archive: Vintage Hopkins No=Eql 2, 1/2oz nickel fishing spoon #22498
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| Product Code (SKU) | 22498 |
| Brand | Hopkins |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/2 oz (14 g) |
| Length | 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) |
| Color | nickel |
| Country of origin | USA |
Stamped clearly along the side of the nickel-plated body, the "HOPKINS NO=EQL 2" designation identifies this piece (Product Code: 22498) as a quintessential American-made spoon. This specific specimen weighs in at 1/2 oz (14 g) and measures 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, providing substantial density for deep-water jigging or long-distance casting. One side of the lure features a smooth surface for the branding, while the reverse side displays a deeply hammered, textured finish intended to catch and throw light. The condition is a solid 5/5, with the bright nickel plating appearing clean across the entire metal body. It comes rigged with a bronze-finished treble hook and heavy-duty split rings at both the nose and tail, showing the rugged construction typical of 20th-century USA manufacturing.
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