Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed, 3/16oz Brass spinning lure #1156

An aged brass finish on the teardrop-shaped blade carries the distinctive 'Aglia' stamp, alongside 'British French Pat' markings that point back to the lure's historical European roots. This 3/16 oz (4.7 g) specimen represents the design Andre Meulnart first pioneered in France in 1938. The brass body is built with several beads, including a ribbed section where hints of red paint remain visible in the grooves. Measuring 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm) in total length, the spinner is finished with a hand-tied dressing on the treble hook. This tail blends natural squirrel and deer hair in tan and black tones, highlighted by a red thread wrap and a single red feather quill. The lure carries product code 1156 and displays an honest, gentle character to its metal and hair, resulting in a condition rating of 4/5. The wire shaft is true, ending in a clean eyelet that is characteristic of the production methods popularized in the US by Todd Sheldon.