Museum Archive: Vintage American Sportsman NU Spoon, 2/5oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #4495

Polished nickel plating defines the back of the American Sportsman NU Spoon, while the front displays a striking Red and White pattern. Weighing 2/5oz (11g) and measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm), this vintage piece is identified by product code 4495. Its unusual design includes a double hook held to the inner body by a stamped metal bridge, paired with a trailing treble hook attached by a split ring. The "NU Spoon" branding is deeply stamped into the nickel surface, signaling its American Sportsman origin. Rated as a 5/5 in condition, the lure displays exceptionally well with clean paint and bright metal. The wavy paint line where the red meets the white is characteristic of these mid-century USA-made spoons, and the integrated belly hook mount remains tight and secure.