Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 Dressed, 1/3oz gold spinning lure #19290

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this Mepps Aglia 4 Dressed is a definitive example of the world-renowned French spinner design. The teardrop-shaped gold blade is stamped with the MEPPS 4 AGLIA mark, while the reverse side displays the MADE IN FRANCE origin text. This specimen, assigned product code 19290, measures 2 3/4" (70 mm) and features a series of three beads on the shaft, finished in a distinctive yellow and red gradient. A hand-tied dressing covers the treble hook, utilizing dark brown and black hair with a sharp red accent fiber. The assembly is held together by a solid brass body component and a heavy-duty wire frame. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the lure shows the clean, reflective surfaces expected of a well-maintained vintage piece. The dressing is secured with a tight red thread wrap at the eye of the hook.