Museum Archive: Vintage Williams Wabler 1181, 1/4oz Silver (Silver plated) fishing spoon #1181

Silver plating covers the entire surface of this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spoon, a signature touch from the Canadian manufacturer Williams that provides a distinct flash under various light conditions. Tipping the scales at 1/4oz (7g), this specimen features the iconic raised longitudinal rib, a design element refined by the company over decades to ensure stability during a steady retrieve for pike or walleye. This specific model, carrying the product code 1181, showcases the heavy-duty construction that has defined the Wabler series since its early 20th-century roots. The hardware includes a well-preserved treble hook and a barrel swivel attached via a split ring, ready for casting or trolling. In a solid 4/5 condition, the lure remains bright and clean, showing only the soft signs of careful handling one expects from a vintage collector's item. The stamp on the reverse side marks its Canadian heritage, reflecting the brand's production shift entirely to Canada in 1978.