Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed - bucktail, 3/16oz Silver / White spinning lure #7292

Stamped with the 'MEPPS 2 AGLIA' hallmark along with British and French patent references, the silver blade reflects the heritage of Andre Meulnart’s 1938 design. Weighing in at 3/16oz (4.7g) with a total length of 2 1/4" (5.5cm), this specimen features a brass body stack where the central weight is accented by four recessed red rings. The business end consists of a treble hook dressed in clean white bucktail, bound by a distinctive red thread at the collar. Components for this spinner were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, a common practice that solidified the brand's presence in the American market during the mid-20th century. Classified under product code 7292, the lure is in 5/5 condition, showing a bright finish on the blade and intact hair dressing. The wide-profile blade is engineered for immediate rotation upon contact with the water, a technical hallmark of the Aglia series.