Museum Archive: Vintage Unknown Weedless Scorpion, 1/4oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #1863

Nickel plating forms the foundation of this 1/4oz (7g) Finnish-made spoon, providing a high-contrast backing to its vibrant red and white topside. Stamped clearly on the reverse side is the Scorpion brand name alongside 'Made in Finland' and US Patent 3048938, marking it as a specialized weedless tool. This specimen, assigned product code 1863, features a wire guard mechanism engineered to shield the hook point while casting through lily pads or heavy brush. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the metal body is maintained in 4/5 condition with the finish appearing bright and intact. The design includes an integrated line tie snap directly attached to the nose, facilitating a secure connection for technical presentations in thick cover.