Museum Archive: Vintage William Shakespeare Shakespeare, 3/5oz Nickel fishing spoon #10213

A classic hammered nickel finish defines the front of this mid-century casting spoon, designed to reflect light in broken patterns beneath the surface. Weighing in at 3/5oz (16g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.7cm), the lure features a distinctive teardrop profile stamped with the iconic "Shakespeare" script on its smooth reverse. Produced by the William Shakespeare Co. of Kalamazoo, Michigan (Product Code 10213), this piece represents the legacy of the company founded by angling visionary William Shakespeare in 1897. The specimen is in 5/5 condition, displaying a brilliant metallic luster and clean hardware. For added visual contrast, a bright red heart-shaped plastic flicker is attached to the rear split ring alongside a sharp bronzed treble hook. A heavy-duty barrel swivel is factory-rigged to the nose, ensuring the lure is ready for connection to a wire or monofilament leader.