Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Richards Canduit C13, 1/3oz hammered nickel fishing spoon #20429

Hammered nickel plating catches the light across the dimpled surface of this 1/3 oz (9 g) spoon. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the Richards Canduit C13 (Product Code 20429) represents a legacy that spans nearly five decades. On the reverse side, the clear stamping honors Richard Shubert, who immigrated from Czechoslovakia to the USA in 1938 with a vision to manufacture quality tackle. By the mid-1940s, his dream materialized into the Thomas line, known for reliable hardware like the robust split ring and bronzed treble hook seen on this specimen. Anglers often utilize a stop-and-go retrieval with subtle rod tip twitches to maximize the visual flash of the hammered finish. The lure remains in exceptional state, rated 5/5, showing a bright, reflective shine on both the textured face and the smooth back.