Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 2/5oz gold fishing spoon #19029

Hammered gold texture provides a classic visual appeal on this 2 1/4" (6cm) specimen, which bears the hallmarks of a mid-century American classic. Weighing in at 2/5oz (12g), the spoon features two unique, elongated mini-blades attached near the tail. These secondary blades are engineered to reflect light in a way that mimics a small baitfish’s tail fin, a design choice that also helps conceal the sharp treble hook. Stamped clearly on the smooth back is the Marathon name, a legacy of the Marathon Bait Company which manufactured lures in Wisconsin between 1929 and 1979. Under product code 19029, this piece displays a condition of 5/5, maintaining its original luster across the hammered front and the polished reverse. A single line-tie hole sits at the tapered nose, completing a build meant for reliable casting or trolling setups.