Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 Dressed, 1/8oz Black / White spinning lure #10433

Striped black and white patterns on the size 1 blade provide a high-contrast visual profile that collectors often seek for low-light conditions. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g), this Mepps Aglia 1 Dressed, identified by Product Code 10433, carries a total length of 2" (5 cm) and showcases the meticulous assembly common to Mepps' transition period where French-made components were finalized in the USA. The reverse side of the blade is clearly stamped with "MADE IN FRANCE," signifying the origin of Andre Meulnart’s foundational design. A solid brass body with deep grooves sits between a pair of cone-shaped beads, allowing the blade to rotate freely on the stainless steel shaft. The treble hook is expertly dressed with natural brown hair, accented by a single red fiber and a bright red thread wrap at the shank. In its current state, the lure is in excellent 5/5 condition, with the paint on the blade face remaining crisp and the brass components showing no signs of heavy oxidation. This specific configuration, with its squirrel hair dressing, was designed to add bulk to the presentation while maintaining the signature profile of the world's most recognized spinner.