Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 1/3oz Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #3015

A distinctive blue and nickel scale finish covers the convex side of this 2 1/4" (6cm) spoon, offering a textured look that was a staple for Wisconsin anglers for decades. Stamping on the nickel reverse identifies this as a genuine Marathon, produced by the Marathon Bait Company which manufactured lures in the USA between 1929 and 1979. Tipping the scales at 1/3oz (9g), the piece retains its original treble hook and carries the product code 3015. Its 4/5 condition is characterized by gentle surface wear that reveals the bright nickel body beneath the blue scale paint, keeping the vintage character intact while the metal itself remains clean. The stamped lettering on the back remains crisp, providing a clear link to the company's long history of tackle production in the American Midwest.