Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed, 1/4oz Silver spinning lure #5702
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| Product Code (SKU) | 5702 |
| Brand | Mepps |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/4 oz (7.3 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of origin | Assembled in USA / (components made in France) |
| Type | Feathered |
Stamped with the classic "MEPPS AGLIA 3 BRITISH FRENCH PAT." mark, the silver blade of this 1/4 oz (7.3 g) spinner carries the legacy of Andre Meulnart’s 1938 French invention. This specific 5702 specimen features a brass-toned segmented body punctuated by vibrant red spacers, leading down to a carefully dressed hook. The dressing, composed of natural squirrel hair bound with red thread, adds an organic profile to the 2 1/4" (6 cm) frame. While the individual components were crafted in France, this piece was assembled in the USA, representing the mid-century expansion that made Mepps a household name in American tackle boxes. Looking at the hardware, the silver plating on the blade shows a soft, honest wear consistent with a 4/5 condition rating, maintaining its reflective properties. The reverse side of the blade is clearly marked "MADE IN FRANCE," a hallmark for collectors who appreciate the original European tooling. Every detail, from the wire wrap at the eyelet to the robust treble hook, remains structurally sound and visually distinct.
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