Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 Dressed (1970s), 3/16oz gold spinning lure #19592

Stamped clearly on the convex side of the gold blade, the 'British French Pat' marking identifies this particular Mepps Aglia 2 Dressed (1970s) as a piece of transatlantic angling history. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm), this specimen features components manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, as indicated by the 'Made in France' stamp on the reverse of the blade. The 3/16oz (4.7g) weight is centered in a tiered brass body where red paint still rests within the machined horizontal grooves. A natural squirrel tail dressing with subtle red accents is meticulously wrapped with red thread around the treble hook, maintaining its full original profile. Every component of this 1970s era lure, cataloged under product code 19592, remains crisp and well-preserved. The gold finish on the blade provides a classic contrast to the darker tones of the hair dressing. This piece is rated a 5/5 for its condition, exhibiting the clean surfaces and intact textures desired by collectors of vintage terminal tackle.