Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 3/16oz Red Trout fishing spoon #7225

Hammered gold textures on the convex face provide the base for the Red Trout color scheme on this 1 1/2" (4cm) spoon. The finish transitions into a warm reddish-orange gradient along the upper edge, punctuated by hand-painted dots in black, red, and yellow. Identified by product code 7225, the lure is cataloged at 3/16oz (5g) and features a smooth gold-tone reverse side with high-contrast engravings. These stamps include the 'THOMAS' name, 'T101' model number, and 'BUOYANT' branding, all set within a stylized fish silhouette with scale patterns along the rim. Although the metal is stamped 1/6 oz, the construction is typical of this heavy-gauge American-made series. A sturdy bronze treble hook is connected by a split ring at the tail, while the nose features a clean eyelet for line attachment. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, with the paint and metallic plating showing no wear or loss of luster.