Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Brass spinning lure #1142

A weight of 1/8oz (3.5g) provides the necessary mass for the barrel-shaped body of this vintage spinner to sit balanced on its wire shaft. Stamped directly onto the brass blade is the "British Patent Brevete France" mark, a testament to the European engineering behind the Mepps Aglia 1 design. Measuring 2" (5cm) from the head loop to the bend of the treble hook, the lure showcases a classic brass color throughout its hardware and components. This specific specimen, identified by product code 1142, includes a central brass bead and a grooved body weight characteristic of the French-made components often assembled in the USA during the mid-20th century. The brass surfaces show a gentle maturation that confirms its vintage status, earning a 4/5 condition rating for its structural integrity and clean appearance. A size 1 oval blade is mounted via a clevis to provide the mechanical rotation Andre Meulnart intended when he first developed the Aglia in 1938. The treble hook is securely attached to the rear loop, maintaining the original profile of this foundational piece of angling history.