Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Valse, 3/16oz Silver / Brass spinning lure #2947

A vibrant pink rubber skirt shields the treble hook, providing a soft contrast to the metallic components of this mid-century spinner. Crafted in France during the 1950s, the Marathon Valse (product code 2947) reflects an era when American distributors sourced high-quality tackle from European artisans. The 3/16oz (5.5g) weight is distributed through a series of lead segments secured inside a brass-toned frame. Along the silver blade, the markings 'BREVETÉ S.G.D.G.' and 'PAT. PEND.' are cleanly preserved, sitting just below the stamped Valse logo. With an overall length of 2 1/4" (6cm), the lure retains its original luster and hardware integrity, earning a condition rating of 5/5. The top of the brass body cage is clearly engraved with 'MADE IN FRANCE EXCLUSIVELY FOR MARATHON' in crisp lettering.