Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 1/4oz Golden Trout fishing spoon #7195

Gold-toned brass forms the base of this 1/4 oz (7 g) spoon, featuring the distinct notched tail characteristic of the Thomas Spinning Lure Company's classic designs. The Golden Trout finish on this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) lure is remarkably clean, with vibrant black, red, and yellow dots painted over the metallic gold surface to emulate the look of stream-bred trout. Stamped clearly into the concave side is the model T102 branding, indicating its USA origins and the manufacturing standards associated with the Thomas Buoyant name. Carrying product code 7195, this specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its original high-gloss shine and sharp paint definition, including the subtle embossed gill line near the line tie. A sturdy split ring connects the original bronzed treble hook to the rear, ensuring the hardware remains as solid as the day it left the factory.