Museum Archive: Vintage Hildebrandt Spinners Hildebrandt, 3/64oz spinning lure #12549

Stamped clearly on the gold willow leaf blade is the iconic Hildebrandt name, identifying this precise 3/64oz (1.2g) ultralight spinner. The wire frame construction is bright and straight, featuring a small gold bead that serves as a smooth bearing for the blade clevis. A blend of natural brown and red feathers is hand-tied around the treble hook, providing a subtle visual profile typical of vintage trout and panfish lures. Labeled under product code 12549, this specimen exemplifies the high-quality plating and assembly standards of the brand. The gold finish throughout the shaft and components is remarkably well-preserved. This lure is unused, showing no wear on the hook points or tarnish on the metal surfaces.