Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle, 1oz Black / White / Nickel fishing spoon #7068

Tipping the scales at 1oz (28g), this classic spoon demonstrates the utility that has made the Michigan-based Eppinger brand a staple in tackle boxes for over a century. Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm), the face of this specimen displays a Black / White / Nickel finish, with the dark and light sections arranged in the brand's traditional diagonal style. On the reverse, the "Dardevle" stamp is clearly visible against the nickel plating, a testament to the proprietary dies used by the company. This model, listed under product code 7068, is a weedless version featuring a robust wire guard designed to protect the single hook from underwater obstructions. The hook itself is accented with fine red hair, providing a subtle focal point at the tail of the lure. Held in 4/5 condition, the metal shows the honest character of a vintage find while remaining ready for use. The concave body is engineered for a specific wobbling motion when retrieved, a technical feature that helped secure this design's place in historic aviation survival kits.