Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye, 1/4oz Silver / Red fishing spoon #5567

Silver plating on this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spoon has aged gracefully, displaying the characteristic Rochester, N.Y. stamp from the Hofschneider Corp. Weighing in at 1/4oz (6.5 g), this Red Eye model features two faceted red glass beads that serve as high-visibility strike points for predators like northern pike and perch. The concave side is clearly embossed with the model name and manufacturing location, identifying it as product code 5567. A sturdy metal swivel is attached to the nose, and the rear holds a classic treble hook, both showing signs of light use that align with a 4/5 condition rating. Small surface scuffs and marks across the silver finish tell the story of its time in a tackle box while maintaining the crispness of its original stamped lettering.