Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed, 3/16oz Green Metallic spinning lure #10197

A vibrant Green Metallic finish coats the face of the size 2 blade, which bears the classic 'Mepps AGLIA' branding and numbering. This specimen measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighs in at 3/16 oz (4.7 g). Looking at the reverse side of the blade, the 'MADE IN FRANCE' stamp is clearly visible against the silver-tone metal, a direct link to Andre Meulnart’s original 1938 design. The body features a series of brass and bronze-colored beads leading down to a dressed treble hook wrapped in bright yellow hair. Catalogued under product code 10197, this Aglia 2 dressed spinner represents the engineering that Todd Sheldon popularized in the U.S. during the 1960s. Rated at 5/5, the lure shows excellent preservation with sharp text and an intact tail. The internal cone rotation system and wire components remain in their original alignment.