Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye junior, 1/3oz Brass / Red Eyes fishing spoon #1245

Brass construction gives this vintage spoon a substantial feel, weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g). Two faceted red glass beads are pinned securely through the metal body, acting as light-reflecting eyes that characterize the Hofschneider Red Eye junior. The concave side reveals deeply stamped text identifying it as a "Red Eye Spinning Lure" from the Hofschneider Corp. in Rochester, N.Y., an authentic mark of its American manufacturing history. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), this lure is sized for targeting perch and pike, especially when a slow retrieve is needed. The hardware includes a silver-finished treble hook and a built-in swivel at the line tie. Showing light signs of its age and previous use, the brass surface maintains a clean appearance, resulting in a condition rating of 4/5. This specific specimen is cataloged under product code 1245.