Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2, 3/16oz Brass spinning lure #1342

"British Patent, Brevete France" is stamped clearly into the face of the brass blade, signaling the French heritage of this size 2 spinner's design. Tipping the scales at 3/16oz (4.5g), the lure features the iconic three-ribbed brass body paired with a matching cone-shaped spacer. At a total length of 2 1/4" (5.5cm), it showcases the classic construction Andre Meulnart pioneered in 1938, a detail reflected in the blade's markings. The brass blade is mounted via a sturdy clevis to a wire frame that terminates in a standard treble hook. Cataloged under product code 1342, this specimen represents the period where Mepps components were produced in France and assembled in the United States. The metal surfaces show minimal wear and the hardware remains straight and functional, resulting in a condition rating of 4/5.