Museum Archive: Vintage Weller Gypsy King Deluxe, 1/16oz Nickel/red/black fishing spoon #24165

Orange enamel with bold black polka dots covers the teardrop-shaped blade of the Weller Gypsy King Deluxe, a classic micro-spoon originating from the USA. Weighing in at a delicate 1/16oz (1.7g), the lure is built for light tackle enthusiasts targeting panfish or trout. The 1" (2.7cm) body is complemented by a substantial black feather dressing tied at the hook shank with a touch of red thread, adding visual bulk to its profile. Cataloged under product code 24165, this specimen remains in excellent 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved hardware and a clean finish on both the blade and the single fixed hook. Weller’s approach to the Gypsy King series often combined metallic finishes with bright paint, a design choice evident in how the orange surface contrasts against the dark feather hackle.