Museum Archive: Vintage Sutton Spoon West River, 1/3oz silver/copper fishing spoon #23499

Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm), this particular spoon features a classic silver-plated face paired with a warm copper back. Anglers targeting trout and salmon in the deep, clear waters of the Finger Lakes and beyond have long relied on the Sutton Spoon West River for its delicate construction. The metal is notably thin, which gives the lure its trademark soft, quivering movement when trolled at low speeds. On the silver side, you can clearly see the 'SUTTON NAPLES, NY' and 'WEST RIVER' stamps, markers of its New York heritage dating back to the late 19th century. This specimen, identified by product code 23499, remains in 4/5 condition, maintaining a high luster on the silver side while the copper reverse shows just a few light surface marks consistent with its age. It comes rigged with a sturdy single hook attached by a split ring, ready for a shallow-water trolling run. The 1/3oz (9g) weight is balanced for those seeking a realistic presentation of a wounded baitfish.