Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 1/4oz Nickel / Trout fishing spoon #4514

Nickel plating creates a high-contrast backdrop for the vibrant pink trout pattern and its bold black spots. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) Thomas Buoyant, product code 4514, is a quintessential American-made spoon. Looking at the concave reverse side, the "THOMAS 1/4 OZ T102 BUOYANT" stamp is crisp and perfectly legible against the polished silver-toned metal. This specimen is rated in 5/5 condition, showing no signs of use or wear on its painted surface. The hardware consists of a robust split ring at the rear, securing a sharp, bronzed treble hook. A subtle hammered texture is visible beneath the pink finish on the convex side, adding visual complexity to the trout-inspired aesthetic. This specific unit retains its original luster and deep color saturation.