Museum Archive: Hopkins s1, 2/5oz Hammered Nickel fishing spoon #6220

Hammered nickel textures on the body of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) jig reflect light in every direction, a signature of the Hopkins brand's approach to visibility. This s1 model, carrying Product Code 6220, weighs 2/5 oz (11 g) and features the classic thick-gauge stainless steel build that the Norfolk, Virginia company pioneered to prevent the corrosion and peeling often seen in plated lures. Secured to the tail is a treble hook dressed with white and pink feathers, a detail intended for attracting a wide variety of game fish through jigging or casting. The original packaging lists the Boissevain Avenue address, grounding the piece in its mid-century manufacturing roots. It appears exactly as it did when it left the factory, remaining unused (Condition 6). The card itself details the 'World's Most Versatile Lures' tagline, reinforcing the tool's intended utility for saltwater and freshwater environments.