Museum Archive: Vintage James Aitken Haver, 2/5oz gold fishing spoon #24172

Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this teardrop-shaped metal spoon represents a significant piece of American angling history. Stamped clearly into the polished gold-finished body is the "HAVER" name, identifying the design originally developed by Percy Haver between 1932 and 1933. This James Aitken Haver specimen, identified as Product Code 24172, weighs a solid 2/5 oz (12 g) and maintains a high-quality finish rated at 5/5. The hardware consists of sturdy split rings at both the nose and tail, with a single treble hook attached to the rear. Its simplistic, heavy-gauge construction was specifically designed for longevity and visibility in the water column. This rarity serves as a well-preserved example of mid-century USA lure manufacturing, from the subtle curvature of the spoon to the crispness of the manufacturer's stamp.