Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Little Jewel, 1/2oz Trout / Nickel fishing spoon #8733

Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), this classic spoon features a distinct Trout pattern over a polished nickel base. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, the metal body is stamped on the reverse with the "LITTLE JEWEL" name, the Luhr Jensen branding, and its USA origin alongside a visual 2/5 oz weight mark. Minor paint loss and surface aging on the face of the spoon represent its status as a 4/5 condition piece. The Trout colorway transitions from silver to a warm orange-yellow hue, punctuated by dark spotting to mimic natural salmonids. This specific specimen, identified by product code 8733, is a vintage model that has not been produced for many years. For rigging, a barrel swivel is attached to the nose, while a sharp treble hook is secured to the tail by a split ring.