Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #17455

Weighing in at 1/8oz (3.5g), the silver-finished blade on this spinner demonstrates the classic French design that has defined the brand since the late 1930s. The size 1 teardrop blade, stamped with "FRENCH PAT.", is mounted via a brass clevis to a central wire frame, ensuring smooth movement around the ridged brass body. Measuring 2" (5cm) in total length, product code 17455 represents the quintessential Mepps Aglia construction, assembled in the USA with components imported from France. The metallic surfaces, from the polished silver blade to the tiered brass weight, are in excellent shape, warranting a condition rating of 5/5. A sharp bronze treble hook is rigged at the tail, secured by the original wire wrap near the base of the body.