Museum Archive: Vintage Sutton Spoon 88, 1/4oz silver/gold fishing spoon #23468

Measuring exactly 3 1/2" (9 cm) in length, this thin-profile spoon is a quintessential piece of angling history from the Finger Lakes region. Stamped clearly on the lower blade with "88 SUTTON CO. NAPLES, N.Y.", the lure features a signature hammered silver finish. Weighing in at 1/4oz (7 g), the blade is constructed from remarkably thin brass, a technical choice that provides a soft, quivering action specifically designed to mimic wounded baitfish in clear water. This specimen carries the product code 23468 and showcases the high-quality plating that has made these lures a standard for lake trout and salmon trolling. The hardware consists of a single large hook secured by a split ring, while a secondary ring serves as the line tie. In its 5/5 condition, the metal surfaces retain a bright, reflective quality, and the hammered indentations remain crisp and well-defined. Originally developed for the deep, cold waters of New York, the Sutton Spoon 88 remains a sought-after tool for light-tackle enthusiasts targeting trout in shallow-water trolling applications.