Museum Archive: Prescott Spinner Little Doctor 275, 3/4oz Hammered Gold / Red fishing spoon #9748

Hammered gold plating covers the entire surface of this 3 1/2" (9cm) spoon, punctuated by distinct red dots near the top eyelet. Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), the Little Doctor 275 is a classic versatile design produced by the Prescott Spinner Co., which later became part of the KOTCO Manufacturing line out of Akron, Ohio. This particular specimen, carrying product code 9748, remains in its original vintage blister pack. The lure itself is unused, showing the bright, reflective quality of the dimpled metal finish. This specific "Doctor" series is known for its dual-ended versatility; though rigged here with a heavy-duty silver-tone treble at the wide end, the design allows for line attachment at either side to change the depth and resistance characteristics during trolling or casting. The back of the carding confirms its utility for targeting larger species like Pike, Musky, and Walleye.