Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Mouse spoon, 3/5oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #11540

Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in total length, the spoon features a stamped nickel finish on the reverse side that identifies its South Bend origins. The front side displays the iconic red and white wave pattern, a color scheme that remains clean and distinct across the body. Weighing 3/5 oz (16g), this USA-made spoon carries a 4/5 condition rating, showing only gentle signs of use with slight paint loss along the edges that reveals the underlying metal. Near the line tie, two yellow-painted rivets provide a visual accent characteristic of this Mouse model, identified by product code 11540. The hardware is comprised of a large, vintage treble hook attached by a sturdy split ring, designed for standard casting techniques.