Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 1/4oz Nickel spinning lure #10476

Two teardrop-shaped blades stamped with the number 4 characterize this classic nickel-plated spinner from the Marathon Bait Company. Measuring 6" (15 cm) in total length, this specimen, identified by product code 10476, features a bright nickel finish that remains remarkably clean. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), the lure is built on a dark wire frame trailing a single gold-tone hook. A small, translucent red bead is positioned between the clevises, providing a subtle point of visual contrast against the metallic components. This Wisconsin-made tackle represents the mid-century era of a manufacturer that operated from 1929 to 1979. The hardware is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing the well-preserved nature of the wire and the sharp definition of the blade stamps. Each component, from the wire wraps to the dual-blade assembly, is typical of the durable designs produced during the company's 50-year history in the American Midwest.