Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 dressed, 1/8oz Brass spinning lure #4722

Weighing exactly 1/8 oz (3.5 g), this vintage spinner is a classic example of French engineering meeting American assembly. The brass blade features a distinct stamping that reads "MEPPS AGLIA BRITISH FRENCH PAT.", highlighting the global heritage of the 1938 French invention by André Meulnart. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure's construction includes a weighted brass body accented with deep red rings. A hand-tied dressing of natural squirrel hair covers the treble hook, adding a soft, organic texture to the metallic frame. This Mepps Aglia 1 dressed, identified by Product Code 4722, represents the era when Todd Sheldon first popularized these spinners in the United States during the 1960s. The hardware remains in 4/5 condition, exhibiting a clean, mellowed brass tone across its components. This feathered variant was specifically designed to provide a more substantial profile for species like trout and panfish without adding significant weight.