Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Richards, 3/16oz fishing spoon #10715

Hand-stamped lettering on the reverse side of this brass spoon reads 'RICHARDS 1/5 OZ CANDU IT,' a personal tribute to the founder Richard Shubert who established the Thomas brand in the mid-1940s after arriving in the USA from Czechoslovakia. Cataloged under product code 10715, the lure has a physical weight of 3/16 oz (5 g) and a total length of 1 1/2" (4 cm). A distinct hammered texture covers the convex face, providing a traditional aesthetic for casting or trolling. The hardware consists of a bronzed treble hook and two sturdy split rings, all of which remain exceptionally clean, contributing to a 5/5 condition rating for this vintage specimen. These polished brass surfaces preserve the original luster and the sharp clarity of the engravings, honoring a maker who came to America to fulfill his dream of producing quality fishing tackle.